Boris Savchenko vs Alireza Firouzja
GM Boris Savchenko (2490) · GM Alireza Firouzja (2749)
Boris Savchenko and Alireza Firouzja have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2017 and the most recent in Dec 2020. Savchenko leads 4 wins to 4, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Savchenko | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savchenko with White | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Firouzja with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Savchenko | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Savchenko | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D79 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Boris Savchenko | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Levitov Christmas Online Final |
| Dec 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Boris Savchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Levitov Christmas Online Final |
| Dec 2020 | Boris Savchenko | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian | Levitov Christmas Online Final |
| Dec 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Levitov Christmas Online Final |
| Dec 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Boris Savchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Levitov Christmas Online Final |
| Dec 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Boris Savchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Levitov Christmas Online Final |
| Dec 2020 | Boris Savchenko | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Levitov Christmas Online Final |
| Dec 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Boris Savchenko | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Levitov Christmas Online Final |
| Jan 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2019 | Alireza Firouzja | Boris Savchenko | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2017 | Boris Savchenko | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Khomeyn Aftab Cup Open 1st |
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What is the head-to-head score between Boris Savchenko and Alireza Firouzja?
In 11 recorded games, Boris Savchenko has 4 wins, Alireza Firouzja has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Boris Savchenko and Alireza Firouzja played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Aug 2017 to Dec 2020.
What openings do Boris Savchenko and Alireza Firouzja play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.