Prepare against Dean Pavlovic
Serbia · World #14,070 classical · FIDE ID 918512
When preparing against Dean Pavlovic, expect 1.c4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 81 games by Dean Pavlovic, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Dean Pavlovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dean 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 | 2,116 | 2,310 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,159 | 2,238 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 21 | 44 | 16 | 25.9% |
| As White | 40 | 11 | 25 | 4 | 27.5% |
| As Black | 41 | 10 | 19 | 12 | 24.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2025): 223 rated games against 144 different opponents, across 25 events in 3 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 | 164 | 23 | 124 | 17 | 14.0% | 2,199 | 2,204 | 40 |
| Rapid | 59 | 33 | 11 | 15 | 55.9% | 1,986 | 2,108 | 11 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 58 | 3 | 38 | 17 | 5.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 158 | 48 | 96 | 14 | 30.4% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 7 vs FM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 2,114 | 2,048 |
| 2024 | 17 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 2,059 | 2,130 |
| 2023 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 1,974 | 2,027 |
| 2022 | 19 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 2,078 | 2,141 |
| 2021 | 30 | 8 | 19 | 3 | 2,076 | 2,131 |
| 2020 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1,947 | 2,080 |
| 2019 | 20 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 2,069 | 2,169 |
| 2018 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2,179 | 2,268 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2,039 | 1,905 |
| 2016 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 2,210 | 2,246 |
| 2012 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2,179 | 2,179 |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 2,305 | 2,225 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2,271 | 2,271 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 2,270 | 2,270 |
| 2008 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2,266 | 2,386 |
| 2007 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2,167 | 2,217 |
| 2006 | 19 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 2,347 | 2,303 |
Where Dean Pavlovic has played
Serbia (23) · Bosnia & Herzegovina (1) · SCG (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dean Pavlovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dean Pavlovic's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 10 | 58.8% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 41.2% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 59% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Pavlovic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Pavlovic usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Pavlovic usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Pavlovic usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Pavlovic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Pavlovic usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 53.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 40.0% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Dean Pavlovic's chess games
All 81 games by Dean Pavlovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 21 wins, 44 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening | 13 | 1/11/1 | 7.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A96 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1979 | Vlastimil Jansa | 2,495 | Nis | B68 |
| Nov 1979 | Milan Vukic | 2,485 | Nis | D78 |
| Jan 2005 | Krasimir Rusev | 2,426 | 18th Belgrade Trophy | A64 |
| Sep 2008 | Radovan Govedarica | 2,399 | chT2-SRB East | A34 |
| Jan 2007 | Aleksandar Jovic | 2,380 | chT-Belgrade | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SRB East | 2010 | 29 | 15.5 | 2,265 |
| chT2-SRB East CS | 2016 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,231 |
| Nis | 1979 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,473 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2007 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,430 |
| 18th Belgrade Trophy | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,317 |
| chT3-SRB East CS | 2012 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,504 |
| chT3-SRB East | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,833 |
| chT-SRB2 East CS Play Out | 2016 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,286 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dean Pavlovic's chess games?
81 games by Dean Pavlovic, from Apr 2003 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 Dean Pavlovic has played.
What does Dean Pavlovic play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Dean Pavlovic opens with 1.c4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dean Pavlovic answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Dean Pavlovic play as White?
As White, Dean Pavlovic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 7.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dean Pavlovic play as Black?
As Black, Dean Pavlovic most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Dean Pavlovic's FIDE rating?
Dean Pavlovic is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess, 2,159 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Dean Pavlovic played?
Our database contains 81 games by Dean Pavlovic, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 44 draws, 16 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dean Pavlovic?
81 games by Dean 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.