Prepare against Antonios Pavlidis
GM · GRC · World #225 classical · FIDE ID 4212312
When preparing against Antonios Pavlidis, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 6.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 1,101 games by Antonios Pavlidis, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Antonios Pavlidis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonios 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 | 2,574 | 2,584 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,614 | 2,614 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,535 | 2,629 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,101 | 538 | 342 | 221 | 48.9% |
| As White | 551 | 295 | 161 | 95 | 53.5% |
| As Black | 550 | 243 | 181 | 126 | 44.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonios Pavlidis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonios Pavlidis's side.
First moves as White (551 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 512 | 92.9% | 68.6% |
| c4 | 17 | 3.1% | 73.5% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 11 | 2.0% | 59.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 68.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Pavlidis usually continues Nf3 (69.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Pavlidis usually continues Nf3 (60.2% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Pavlidis usually continues d4 (76.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 73.5% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Pavlidis usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Pavlidis usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Pavlidis usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (256 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 167 | 65.2% | 70.4% |
| e5 | 83 | 32.4% | 53.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 148 | 81.8% | 66.6% |
| d5 | 23 | 12.7% | 32.6% |
| f5 | 6 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.7% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Antonios Pavlidis's chess games
All 1,101 games by Antonios Pavlidis in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Aug 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: 538 wins, 342 draws, 221 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 79 | 45/20/14 | 57.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41 | 23/12/6 | 56.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 37 | 24/6/7 | 64.9% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24 | 6/12/6 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 21 | 8/10/3 | 38.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 13/5/2 | 65.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 17 | 5/10/2 | 29.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 16 | 12/2/2 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 56 | 30/13/13 | 53.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 41 | 22/12/7 | 53.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 31 | 10/7/14 | 32.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 28 | 11/7/10 | 39.3% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 28 | 10/12/6 | 35.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 11/8/3 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 21 | 2/7/12 | 9.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 1/10/5 | 6.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,799 | Titled Tue | B56 |
| Oct 2015 | Sergei Rublevsky | 2,702 | 9th Wch Blitz | C28 |
| Dec 2016 | Rauf Mamedov | 2,688 | ch-EU blitz | B77 |
| Dec 2016 | Alexander Rakhmanov | 2,667 | ch-EU blitz | A24 |
| Nov 2020 | Gata Kamsky | 2,665 | Titled Tue | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 115 | 70.5 | 2,474 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 44 | 29.5 | 2,623 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2017 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,501 |
| 9th Wch Blitz | 2015 | 20 | 11 | 2,676 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2015 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,491 |
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2008 | 18 | 9 | 2,292 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2007 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,126 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2010 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,238 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nikolaos Galopoulos (17 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonios Pavlidis's chess games?
1,101 games by Antonios Pavlidis, from Jan 2005 to Aug 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 Antonios Pavlidis has played.
What does Antonios Pavlidis play on the first move as White?
Across 551 games with White in our database, Antonios Pavlidis opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonios Pavlidis answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Antonios Pavlidis play as White?
As White, Antonios Pavlidis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (79 games, 57.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (41 games, 56.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (37 games, 64.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 551 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonios Pavlidis play as Black?
As Black, Antonios Pavlidis most often plays: Sicilian (56 games, 53.6% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (41 games, 53.7% win rate); English Opening (31 games, 32.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 550 games.
What is Antonios Pavlidis's FIDE rating?
Antonios Pavlidis is currently rated 2,574 in classical chess, 2,614 in rapid and 2,535 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,584 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Antonios Pavlidis played?
Our database contains 1,101 games by Antonios Pavlidis, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 538 wins, 342 draws, 221 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonios Pavlidis?
1,101 games by Antonios 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.