Prepare against Danila Pavlov
FM · FIDE · World #1,457 classical · FIDE ID 34126594
Our database contains 278 games by Danila Pavlov, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Danila Pavlov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Danila 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
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,414 | 2,416 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,343 | 2,343 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,369 | 2,369 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 278 | 133 | 68 | 77 | 47.8% |
| As White | 136 | 62 | 36 | 38 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 142 | 71 | 32 | 39 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Danila Pavlov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Danila Pavlov's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 135 | 99.3% | 58.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Pavlov usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Pavlov usually continues Nf3 (53.2% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Pavlov usually continues Nc3 (57.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Pavlov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 68 | 94.4% | 64.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 94.0% | 60.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Danila Pavlov's chess games
All 278 games by Danila Pavlov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 133 wins, 68 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 24 | 12/7/5 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Rasmus Svane | 2,613 | Titled Tue | B11 |
| Apr 2024 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Late | C02 |
| Mar 2026 | Konstantin Sakaev | 2,543 | Aeroflot Open A 2026 | C11 |
| Nov 2025 | Denis Khismatullin | 2,540 | III Russian Team Cup | A05 |
| Mar 2025 | Mihail Nikitenko | 2,521 | Aeroflot Open A | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 114 | 73 | 2,425 |
| ch-RUS U20 | 2022 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,352 |
| Wch U14 | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,288 |
| Ugra Cup Rapid 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,206 |
| ch-Moscow rapid | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,171 |
| 26th ch-EU U14 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,240 |
| Dvorkovich Memorial Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,280 |
| ch-Moscow U19 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,225 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Danila Pavlov's chess games?
278 games by Danila Pavlov, from Sep 2012 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 Danila Pavlov has played.
What does Danila Pavlov play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Danila Pavlov opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Danila Pavlov answers 1...e6 (94% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Danila Pavlov play as White?
As White, Danila Pavlov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Danila Pavlov play as Black?
As Black, Danila Pavlov most often plays: French: Classical Variation (24 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Danila Pavlov's FIDE rating?
Danila Pavlov is currently rated 2,414 in classical chess, 2,343 in rapid and 2,369 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,416 (May 2026).
How many games has Danila Pavlov played?
Our database contains 278 games by Danila Pavlov, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 68 draws, 77 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Danila Pavlov?
278 games by Danila 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.