Boris Savchenko vs Ivan Popov
GM Boris Savchenko (2490) · GM Ivan Popov (2595)
Boris Savchenko and Ivan Popov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2007 and the most recent in May 2026. Savchenko leads 1 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Savchenko | Draws | Popov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savchenko with White | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Popov with White | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Savchenko | Draws | Popov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Savchenko | Draws | Popov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B76 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Boris Savchenko | Iv RUS Popov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | TCh-RUS Premier 2026 |
| May 2023 | Boris Savchenko | Ivan Popov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 30th chT-RUS |
| Apr 2019 | Ivan Popov | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-Moscow final |
| Dec 2018 | Ivan Popov | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2018 | Ivan Popov | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| Oct 2017 | Boris Savchenko | Ivan Popov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Classical | chT-RUS blitz |
| Sep 2016 | Boris Savchenko | Ivan Popov | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 70th ch-Moscow Blitz |
| May 2015 | Ivan Popov | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-RUS blitz |
| May 2015 | Ivan Popov | Boris Savchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-RUS rapid |
| Sep 2014 | Boris Savchenko | Ivan Popov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 68th ch-Moscow Blitz |
| Sep 2013 | Boris Savchenko | Ivan Popov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 67th ch-Moscow blitz |
| Sep 2009 | Ivan Popov | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Sicilian | 62nd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Sep 2007 | Boris Savchenko | Ivan Popov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 60th ch-RUS Higher League |
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What is the head-to-head score between Boris Savchenko and Ivan Popov?
In 13 recorded games, Boris Savchenko has 1 wins, Ivan Popov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Boris Savchenko and Ivan Popov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Sep 2007 to May 2026.
What openings do Boris Savchenko and Ivan Popov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games), followed by the French: Tarrasch Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.