Prepare against Anastasios Pavlidis
IM · GRC · World #5,143 classical · FIDE ID 4208404
When preparing against Anastasios Pavlidis, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 21.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 997 games by Anastasios Pavlidis, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Anastasios Pavlidis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anastasios Pavlidis 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
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,270 | 2,410 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,262 | 2,351 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,201 | 2,351 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 997 | 434 | 238 | 325 | 43.5% |
| As White | 501 | 253 | 112 | 136 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 496 | 181 | 126 | 189 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anastasios Pavlidis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anastasios Pavlidis's side.
First moves as White (501 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 348 | 69.5% | 60.8% |
| e4 | 113 | 22.6% | 65.5% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 7.2% | 56.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Pavlidis usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Pavlidis usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Pavlidis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 65.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Pavlidis usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Pavlidis usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Pavlidis usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (242 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 133 | 55.0% | 42.5% |
| e5 | 39 | 16.1% | 60.3% |
| c6 | 25 | 10.3% | 54.0% |
| g6 | 19 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 18 | 7.4% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 3.3% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 98 | 57.3% | 41.8% |
| d5 | 36 | 21.1% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 19 | 11.1% | 34.2% |
| g6 | 12 | 7.0% | 79.2% |
| d6 | 6 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
Anastasios Pavlidis's chess games
All 997 games by Anastasios Pavlidis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 434 wins, 238 draws, 325 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Indian Defense | 63 | 30/15/18 | 47.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 41 | 16/16/9 | 39.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 39 | 19/6/14 | 48.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 35 | 18/6/11 | 51.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 35 | 20/9/6 | 57.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 17/6/10 | 51.5% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 21 | 13/5/3 | 61.9% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 50 | 14/10/26 | 28.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 34 | 14/9/11 | 41.2% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 29 | 10/7/12 | 34.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 25 | 11/4/10 | 44.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 23 | 5/8/10 | 21.7% |
| A26 | English Opening | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 22 | 5/5/12 | 22.7% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 22 | 6/5/11 | 27.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 17 | 6/9/2 | 35.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,565 | ch-GRE 65th | B78 |
| Jul 2018 | Antonios Pavlidis | 2,564 | 46th chT-GRE | B38 |
| Mar 2010 | Robert Zelcic | 2,547 | 11th ch-EU | A43 |
| Jul 2011 | Attila Czebe | 2,526 | Artemis Cup 3rd | B31 |
| Nov 2011 | Spyridon Kapnisis | 2,510 | ch-GRE 61st | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 177 | 77 | 2,184 |
| ch-GRE U20 | 2010 | 33 | 22.5 | 2,215 |
| Wch U18 | 2009 | 21 | 13 | 2,443 |
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2008 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,335 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2005 | 17 | 13.5 | 2,048 |
| 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 16 | 12.5 | 1,843 |
| Wch U16 | 2007 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,279 |
| 49th Wch U20 | 2010 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,253 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Athanasios Mastrovasilis (12 games) · Georgios Gkoumas (10 games) · Georgios Kanakaris (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anastasios Pavlidis's chess games?
997 games by Anastasios Pavlidis, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Anastasios Pavlidis has played.
What does Anastasios Pavlidis play on the first move as White?
Across 501 games with White in our database, Anastasios Pavlidis opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anastasios Pavlidis answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Anastasios Pavlidis play as White?
As White, Anastasios Pavlidis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (63 games, 47.6% win rate); Slav Defense (41 games, 39.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (39 games, 48.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 501 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anastasios Pavlidis play as Black?
As Black, Anastasios Pavlidis most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (50 games, 28.0% win rate); Modern Defense (34 games, 41.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (29 games, 34.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 496 games.
What is Anastasios Pavlidis's FIDE rating?
Anastasios Pavlidis is currently rated 2,270 in classical chess, 2,262 in rapid and 2,201 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,410 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Anastasios Pavlidis played?
Our database contains 997 games by Anastasios Pavlidis, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 434 wins, 238 draws, 325 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anastasios Pavlidis?
997 games by Anastasios Pavlidis 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.