Prepare against Pavel Eljanov
GM · Ukraine · World #53 classical · FIDE ID 14102951
Our database contains 4,020 games by Pavel Eljanov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Eljanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Eljanov 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 | 2,664 | 2,765 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,605 | 2,724 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,622 | 2,693 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,020 | 1,857 | 1,232 | 931 | 46.2% |
| As White | 2,038 | 1,047 | 579 | 412 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 1,982 | 810 | 653 | 519 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Eljanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Eljanov's side.
First moves as White (2,038 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,224 | 60.1% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 322 | 15.8% | 64.6% |
| Nf3 | 298 | 14.6% | 62.9% |
| c4 | 183 | 9.0% | 64.5% |
| f4 | 8 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Eljanov usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Eljanov usually continues c4 (68.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Eljanov usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 64.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Eljanov usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Eljanov usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Eljanov usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (920 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 360 | 39.1% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 359 | 39.0% | 47.8% |
| c5 | 177 | 19.2% | 57.9% |
| d6 | 22 | 2.4% | 61.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (709 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 499 | 70.4% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 190 | 26.8% | 57.1% |
| f5 | 12 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Pavel Eljanov's chess games
All 4,020 games by Pavel Eljanov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,857 wins, 1,232 draws, 931 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 200 | 106/55/39 | 53.0% |
| D02 | London System | 184 | 114/28/42 | 62.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 178 | 81/81/16 | 45.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 91 | 60/24/7 | 65.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 87 | 46/26/15 | 52.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 84 | 32/44/8 | 38.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 79 | 35/19/25 | 44.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 77 | 29/30/18 | 37.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 61 | 28/17/16 | 45.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 46 | 27/9/10 | 58.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 161 | 70/41/50 | 43.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 111 | 64/21/26 | 57.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 105 | 18/55/32 | 17.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 104 | 45/35/24 | 43.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 82 | 40/22/20 | 48.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 73 | 25/29/19 | 34.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 71 | 29/18/24 | 40.8% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 69 | 11/33/25 | 15.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 57 | 35/8/14 | 61.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 56 | 29/15/12 | 51.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,828 | PRO League Stage | A07 |
| Sep 2015 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,814 | FIDE World Cup | E05 |
| Nov 2010 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,802 | 5th Wch Blitz | E32 |
| Nov 2010 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,791 | 5th Wch Blitz | E61 |
| Jun 2013 | Veselin Topalov | 2,784 | Kiev Rapid | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,236 | 812 | 2,518 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2017 | 58 | 30.5 | 2,695 |
| Wch Rapid | 2017 | 41 | 21 | 2,649 |
| 5th Wch Blitz | 2010 | 38 | 19 | 2,729 |
| Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz | 2008 | 33 | 11.5 | 2,607 |
| ch-UKR U20 | 2000 | 31 | 19.5 | 2,453 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 29 | 22.5 | 2,705 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open A | 2006 | 29 | 16 | 2,631 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ruslan Ponomariov (30 games) · Zahar Efimenko (28 games) · Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (26 games) · Yuriy Kuzubov (24 games) · Fabiano Caruana (22 games) · Anton Korobov (21 games) · Alexander Grischuk (20 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (20 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Eljanov's chess games?
4,020 games by Pavel Eljanov, from Apr 2003 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 Pavel Eljanov has played.
What does Pavel Eljanov play on the first move as White?
Across 2,038 games with White in our database, Pavel Eljanov opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Eljanov answers 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Pavel Eljanov play as White?
As White, Pavel Eljanov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (200 games, 53.0% win rate); London System (184 games, 62.0% win rate); Slav Defense (178 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,038 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Eljanov play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Eljanov most often plays: Indian Defense (161 games, 43.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (111 games, 57.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (105 games, 17.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,982 games.
What is Pavel Eljanov's FIDE rating?
Pavel Eljanov is currently rated 2,664 in classical chess, 2,605 in rapid and 2,622 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,765 (May 2016).
How many games has Pavel Eljanov played?
Our database contains 4,020 games by Pavel Eljanov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,857 wins, 1,232 draws, 931 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Eljanov?
4,020 games by Pavel Eljanov 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.