Prepare against Filip Pavic
HRV · World #5,412 classical · FIDE ID 14518260
When preparing against Filip Pavic, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 458 games by Filip Pavic, covering Nov 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Filip Pavic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Filip Pavic 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 | 2,263 | 2,282 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,156 | 2,178 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,176 | 2,249 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 458 | 166 | 128 | 164 | 36.2% |
| As White | 234 | 95 | 73 | 66 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 224 | 71 | 55 | 98 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Filip Pavic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Filip Pavic's side.
First moves as White (234 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 180 | 76.9% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 31 | 13.2% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 8.1% | 52.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Pavic usually continues Nf3 (48.6% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Pavic usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Pavic usually continues d4 (58.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 56.5% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Pavic usually continues Nf3 (85.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Pavic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Pavic usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 44.0% | 58.0% |
| e6 | 24 | 24.0% | 27.1% |
| e5 | 11 | 11.0% | 36.4% |
| c6 | 11 | 11.0% | 31.8% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 7.0% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 87.2% | 45.6% |
| d5 | 9 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Filip Pavic's chess games
All 458 games by Filip Pavic in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - Sep 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: 166 wins, 128 draws, 164 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 12/5/8 | 48.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 0/8/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | English Opening | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,543 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | C41 |
| Nov 2017 | Di Li | 2,479 | 56th Wch U20 | C10 |
| Sep 2025 | Matic Lavrencic | 2,478 | 35th TCh-SLO | B51 |
| Jul 2026 | Alexander Gelman | 2,422 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | A15 |
| Jan 2015 | Ismet Burovic | 2,398 | 20th Bosnjaci Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U17 | 2014 | 35 | 15.5 | 1,874 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2016 | 18 | 13 | 2,221 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 12 | 8 | 2,284 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,100 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,250 |
| 56th Wch U20 | 2017 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,114 |
| chT1-SLO East | 2019 | 11 | 9 | 2,319 |
| 24th chT-CRO U20 | 2015 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,074 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Filip Pavic's chess games?
458 games by Filip Pavic, from Nov 2009 to Sep 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 Filip Pavic has played.
What does Filip Pavic play on the first move as White?
Across 234 games with White in our database, Filip Pavic opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Filip Pavic answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Filip Pavic play as White?
As White, Filip Pavic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 234 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Filip Pavic play as Black?
As Black, Filip Pavic most often plays: English Opening (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 224 games.
What is Filip Pavic's FIDE rating?
Filip Pavic is currently rated 2,263 in classical chess, 2,156 in rapid and 2,176 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,282 (May 2025).
How many games has Filip Pavic played?
Our database contains 458 games by Filip Pavic, covering Nov 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 166 wins, 128 draws, 164 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Filip Pavic?
458 games by Filip Pavic 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.