Boris Savchenko vs Nikita Vitiugov
GM Boris Savchenko (2490) · GM Nikita Vitiugov (2666)
Boris Savchenko and Nikita Vitiugov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2003 and the most recent in Feb 2021. Savchenko leads 4 wins to 3, with 6 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Savchenko | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savchenko with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Vitiugov with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Savchenko | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Savchenko | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C02 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Boris Savchenko | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| Jun 2020 | Nikita Vitiugov | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2014 | Boris Savchenko | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-EU rapid |
| Nov 2012 | Boris Savchenko | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 20th Chigorin Memorial |
| Jun 2011 | Nikita Vitiugov | Boris Savchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 64th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Nov 2008 | Boris Savchenko | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | King's Indian Attack | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2008 | Nikita Vitiugov | Boris Savchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | RUS Cup final |
| Aug 2008 | Nikita Vitiugov | Boris Savchenko | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Baltic Sea Cup |
| Feb 2007 | Nikita Vitiugov | Boris Savchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Apr 2006 | Boris Savchenko | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | 13th chT-RUS |
| Mar 2006 | Boris Savchenko | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-RUS U20 |
| Mar 2004 | Boris Savchenko | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-RUS U20 |
| Jan 2003 | Nikita Vitiugov | Boris Savchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Polish Defense | RUS Spartakiad U18 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Boris Savchenko and Nikita Vitiugov?
In 13 recorded games, Boris Savchenko has 4 wins, Nikita Vitiugov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Boris Savchenko and Nikita Vitiugov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 2003 to Feb 2021.
What openings do Boris Savchenko and Nikita Vitiugov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games), followed by the Trompowsky Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.