Prepare against David Pavlovic
Montenegro · World #85,124 classical · FIDE ID 16509544
When preparing against David Pavlovic, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by David Pavlovic, covering Sep 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find David Pavlovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Pavlovic 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 | 1,805 | 1,846 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,763 | 1,847 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,784 | 1,784 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 13 | 6 | 25 | 29.5% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 26.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 495 rated games against 316 different opponents, across 59 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 176 | 66 | 38 | 72 | 37.5% | 1,736 | 1,681 | 12 |
| Rapid | 162 | 70 | 29 | 63 | 43.2% | 1,665 | 1,619 | 10 |
| Blitz | 141 | 50 | 24 | 67 | 35.5% | 1,739 | 1,628 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 237 | 33 | 54 | 150 | 13.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 144 | 82 | 27 | 35 | 56.9% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs CM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 55 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 75 | 41 | 12 | 22 | 1,722 | 1,805 |
| 2025 | 162 | 58 | 35 | 69 | 1,823 | 1,739 |
| 2024 | 116 | 42 | 26 | 48 | 1,731 | 1,655 |
| 2023 | 87 | 28 | 18 | 41 | 1,527 | 1,357 |
| 2022 | 55 | 20 | 4 | 31 | 1,575 | 1,406 |
Where David Pavlovic has played
Montenegro (50) · Slovenia (6) · Albania (1) · Czechia (1) · Georgia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Pavlovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Pavlovic's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 76.0% | 47.4% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 12.0% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Pavlovic usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Pavlovic usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Pavlovic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Pavlovic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Pavlovic usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 42.9% | 8.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
David Pavlovic's chess games
All 44 games by David Pavlovic in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - Oct 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C23 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Ilija Milovic | 2,004 | 78th ch-MNE | B43 |
| Apr 2026 | Elisei Zarudniak | 1,761 | 31. Montenegro Youth Chess Championshio 2026 | U13 | B33 |
| Feb 2026 | Pavle Lekic | 1,756 | 78th ch-MNE 2026 | A01 |
| Feb 2026 | Zoran Lakusic | 1,699 | 78th ch-MNE 2026 | B22 |
| Aug 2026 | Yaroslav Popov | 1,580 | European Juniors 2026 | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31. Montenegro Youth Chess Championshio 2026 | U13 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,666 |
| European Juniors 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,816 |
| Wch U08 | 2022 | 8 | 1 | 1,169 |
| 78th ch-MNE | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,991 |
| 77th ch-MNE 2025 | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,643 |
| 78th ch-MNE 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,869 |
| Montenegro Open - Mediterranean Championship 2026 | OPEN B | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,547 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Pavlovic's chess games?
44 games by David Pavlovic, from Sep 2022 to Oct 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 David Pavlovic has played.
What does David Pavlovic play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, David Pavlovic opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Pavlovic answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does David Pavlovic play as White?
As White, David Pavlovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Pavlovic play as Black?
As Black, David Pavlovic most often plays: Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is David Pavlovic's FIDE rating?
David Pavlovic is currently rated 1,805 in classical chess, 1,763 in rapid and 1,784 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,846 (Apr 2026).
How many games has David Pavlovic played?
Our database contains 44 games by David Pavlovic, covering Sep 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Pavlovic?
44 games by David Pavlovic 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.