Zhamsaran Tsydypov vs Boris Savchenko
GM Zhamsaran Tsydypov (2525) · GM Boris Savchenko (2490)
Zhamsaran Tsydypov and Boris Savchenko have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2011 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Tsydypov leads 4 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (68% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Tsydypov | Draws | Savchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsydypov with White | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Savchenko with White | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Tsydypov | Draws | Savchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Tsydypov | Draws | Savchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Boris Savchenko | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Russian Chess Crown A |
| Oct 2024 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Boris Savchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-RUS Rapid 2024 |
| Oct 2024 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | TCh-RUS Blitz 2024 |
| Jul 2024 | Boris Savchenko | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 20th Moscow Open A |
| Oct 2023 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Boris Savchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | chT-RUS Blitz |
| Oct 2023 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Boris Savchenko | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | ch-RUS Blitz |
| Oct 2023 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Boris Savchenko | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Sochi Pearl Rapid Open |
| Oct 2022 | Boris Savchenko | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | chT-RUS Blitz |
| Dec 2021 | Boris Savchenko | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2020 | Boris Savchenko | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Levitov Christmas Online Final |
| Dec 2020 | Boris Savchenko | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Levitov Christmas Online Final |
| Dec 2020 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Boris Savchenko | 0-1 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Levitov Christmas Online Final |
| Dec 2020 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Boris Savchenko | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Levitov Christmas Online Final |
| Dec 2020 | Boris Savchenko | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Khanty-Mansiysk Top 16 GP |
| Feb 2019 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Boris Savchenko | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | 15th Moscow Open A |
| Oct 2017 | Boris Savchenko | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | ch-RUS blitz |
| Oct 2017 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-RUS blitz |
| Feb 2015 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Boris Savchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Moscow Open A |
| Oct 2011 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | 19th Chigorin Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Zhamsaran Tsydypov and Boris Savchenko?
In 19 recorded games, Zhamsaran Tsydypov has 4 wins, Boris Savchenko has 9 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Zhamsaran Tsydypov and Boris Savchenko played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Oct 2011 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Zhamsaran Tsydypov and Boris Savchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the Italian Game: Classical Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.