Alexander Riazantsev vs Boris Savchenko
GM Alexander Riazantsev (2590) · GM Boris Savchenko (2490)
Alexander Riazantsev and Boris Savchenko have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2002 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Riazantsev leads 7 wins to 4, with 4 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Riazantsev | Draws | Savchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riazantsev with White | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Savchenko with White | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Riazantsev | Draws | Savchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Classical | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Riazantsev | Draws | Savchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A12 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Alexander Riazantsev | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Colle System | ch-RUS Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2023 | Boris Savchenko | Alexander Riazantsev | 1-0 | London System | Moscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz |
| Oct 2021 | Alexander Riazantsev | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-RUS Blitz |
| Oct 2021 | Boris Savchenko | Alexander Riazantsev | 0-1 | London System | Sochi Lobanov Memorial Rapid |
| Sep 2019 | Boris Savchenko | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Moscow Blitz 73rd |
| Dec 2018 | Boris Savchenko | Alexander Riazantsev | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| Oct 2017 | Boris Savchenko | Alexander Riazantsev | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Classical | chT-RUS blitz |
| Sep 2015 | Boris Savchenko | Alexander Riazantsev | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-Moscow blitz 69th |
| Dec 2014 | Alexander Riazantsev | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | RUS GP Rapid Final |
| Dec 2014 | Boris Savchenko | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | RUS GP Rapid Final |
| Sep 2014 | Alexander Riazantsev | Boris Savchenko | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | 68th ch-Moscow Blitz |
| Sep 2011 | Alexander Riazantsev | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 27th EU-Cup |
| Apr 2007 | Boris Savchenko | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | 8th ch-EU |
| Oct 2003 | Boris Savchenko | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | RUS-Cup 300 years |
| Sep 2002 | Boris Savchenko | Alexander Riazantsev | 1-0 | French Defense | ch-RUS |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Riazantsev and Boris Savchenko?
In 15 recorded games, Alexander Riazantsev has 7 wins, Boris Savchenko has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Alexander Riazantsev and Boris Savchenko played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Sep 2002 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Alexander Riazantsev and Boris Savchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (2 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.