Boris Savchenko vs Ernesto Inarkiev
GM Boris Savchenko (2490) · GM Ernesto Inarkiev (2641)
Boris Savchenko and Ernesto Inarkiev have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2001 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Savchenko leads 3 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Budapest Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Savchenko | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savchenko with White | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Inarkiev with White | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Savchenko | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| Blitz | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Savchenko | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A28 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Boris Savchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-RUS Blitz 2025 |
| Feb 2021 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | London System | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| Dec 2018 | Boris Savchenko | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| Mar 2018 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Anti-Grünfeld | 19th ch-EU |
| Oct 2017 | Boris Savchenko | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | ch-RUS blitz |
| Oct 2017 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Boris Savchenko | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-RUS blitz |
| Jul 2016 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Boris Savchenko | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | chT-TUR |
| Mar 2016 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Catalan | 15th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Sep 2015 | Boris Savchenko | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-Moscow blitz 69th |
| May 2015 | Boris Savchenko | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | King's Gambit | ch-RUS rapid |
| Apr 2015 | Boris Savchenko | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 14th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Jun 2011 | Boris Savchenko | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | 64th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Apr 2011 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-RUS rapid |
| Mar 2011 | Boris Savchenko | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 12th ch-EU |
| Apr 2006 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 13th chT-RUS |
| Aug 2002 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Budapest Defense | ch-RUS |
| Jan 2001 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Boris Savchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Budapest Defense | ch-RUS U16 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Boris Savchenko and Ernesto Inarkiev?
In 17 recorded games, Boris Savchenko has 3 wins, Ernesto Inarkiev has 9 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Boris Savchenko and Ernesto Inarkiev played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jan 2001 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Boris Savchenko and Ernesto Inarkiev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Budapest Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.