Prepare against Damjan Pavlin
SVN · World #30,983 classical · FIDE ID 14643154
Our database contains 43 games by Damjan Pavlin, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Damjan Pavlin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damjan Pavlin 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 | 1,980 | 2,064 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 1,948 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,907 | 2,064 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 14 | 11 | 18 | 32.6% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damjan Pavlin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damjan Pavlin's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 9 | 45.0% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 35.0% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 15.0% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Pavlin usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Pavlin usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Pavlin usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Pavlin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Pavlin usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Damjan Pavlin's chess games
All 43 games by Damjan Pavlin in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 14 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Michael Ernst | 2,197 | 28th Wch Seniors 50 | A07 |
| May 2024 | Chris R Duncan | 2,158 | chT-EU Seniors 50 | D53 |
| Nov 2018 | Manfred Siedl | 2,071 | 28th Wch Seniors 50 | E67 |
| Nov 2018 | Steven Peter | 2,040 | 28th Wch Seniors 50 | A48 |
| Jul 2023 | Philipp Ivancsics | 1,846 | 14th Portoroz Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Wch Seniors 50 | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,064 |
| 14th Portoroz Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,760 |
| 29th chT1-SLO West | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,956 |
| 30th Portoroz Nat Festival | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,813 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 2,207 |
| chT2-SLO West | 2022 | 4 | 3 | 1,871 |
| 9th Split Open | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,885 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damjan Pavlin's chess games?
43 games by Damjan Pavlin, from Dec 2018 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 Damjan Pavlin has played.
What does Damjan Pavlin play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Damjan Pavlin opens with 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damjan Pavlin answers 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Damjan Pavlin play as White?
As White, Damjan Pavlin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damjan Pavlin play as Black?
As Black, Damjan Pavlin most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Damjan Pavlin's FIDE rating?
Damjan Pavlin is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid and 1,907 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,064 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Damjan Pavlin played?
Our database contains 43 games by Damjan Pavlin, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damjan Pavlin?
43 games by Damjan Pavlin 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.