Prepare against Aleksandr Pavlov

FM · Russia · World #22,344 classical · FIDE ID 4119924

Our database contains 113 games by Aleksandr Pavlov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandr Pavlov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandr Pavlov before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.

Ratings

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandr Pavlov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandr Pavlov's side.

First moves as White (57 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 54.1% score
  • …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Pavlov usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
  • …d5 (37% of these games) — Pavlov usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
  • …e6 (4% of these games) — Pavlov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
• 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 33.3% score
  • …c5 (33% of these games) — Pavlov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
  • …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Pavlov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
  • …d5 (33% of these games) — Pavlov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)

Aleksandr Pavlov's chess games

All 113 games by Aleksandr Pavlov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 42 wins, 23 draws, 48 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Aleksandr Pavlov's chess games?

113 games by Aleksandr Pavlov, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Aleksandr Pavlov has played.

What does Aleksandr Pavlov play on the first move as White?

Across 57 games with White in our database, Aleksandr Pavlov opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandr Pavlov answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).

What openings does Aleksandr Pavlov play as White?

As White, Aleksandr Pavlov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Aleksandr Pavlov play as Black?

As Black, Aleksandr Pavlov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.

What is Aleksandr Pavlov's FIDE rating?

Aleksandr Pavlov is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess, 2,097 in rapid and 2,038 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,331 (Mar 2012).

How many games has Aleksandr Pavlov played?

Our database contains 113 games by Aleksandr Pavlov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 23 draws, 48 losses (37.2% win rate).

How do I prepare against Aleksandr Pavlov?

113 games by Aleksandr Pavlov reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.

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