Vladimir Zakhartsov vs Boris Savchenko
GM Vladimir Zakhartsov (2432) · GM Boris Savchenko (2490)
Vladimir Zakhartsov and Boris Savchenko have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2016 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Zakhartsov leads 2 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Savchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zakhartsov with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Savchenko with White | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Savchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Blitz | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Savchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A05 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Boris Savchenko | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 0-1 | Sicilian | TCh-RUS Rapid 2025 |
| Sep 2024 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid |
| Dec 2023 | Boris Savchenko | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Moscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz |
| Oct 2023 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Boris Savchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Sochi Pearl Rapid Open |
| Oct 2021 | Boris Savchenko | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Sochi Lobanov Memorial Rapid |
| Apr 2021 | Boris Savchenko | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
| Mar 2021 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Boris Savchenko | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Moscow Rapid Championship |
| Oct 2019 | Boris Savchenko | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-RUS blitz |
| Sep 2018 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Boris Savchenko | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 72nd Moscow Blitz |
| Sep 2016 | Boris Savchenko | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-Moscow rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Zakhartsov and Boris Savchenko?
In 10 recorded games, Vladimir Zakhartsov has 2 wins, Boris Savchenko has 5 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Vladimir Zakhartsov and Boris Savchenko played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Sep 2016 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Vladimir Zakhartsov and Boris Savchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.