Prepare against Goran Pavlovic
Serbia · World #3,259 classical · FIDE ID 916145
When preparing against Goran Pavlovic, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 278 games by Goran Pavlovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Goran Pavlovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goran 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 | 2,327 | 2,406 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,371 | 2,377 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 278 | 69 | 155 | 54 | 24.8% |
| As White | 136 | 36 | 79 | 21 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 142 | 33 | 76 | 33 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goran Pavlovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goran Pavlovic's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 94 | 69.1% | 57.4% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 16.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 14 | 10.3% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Pavlovic usually continues c4 (53.7% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Pavlovic usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Pavlovic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Pavlovic usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Pavlovic usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Pavlovic usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 39.7% | 52.2% |
| e6 | 15 | 25.9% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 14 | 24.1% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 6 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 60.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 26.4% | 53.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 11.3% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Goran Pavlovic's chess games
All 278 games by Goran Pavlovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 69 wins, 155 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 4/10/0 | 28.6% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/7/0 | 36.4% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Dejan Leskur | 2,482 | 1st chT-SRB | C90 |
| Oct 2005 | Ivan J Markovic | 2,480 | chT1-SCG | B12 |
| Sep 2009 | Petar Benkovic | 2,463 | chT-SRB 1st League | D34 |
| Aug 2010 | Milan Bozic | 2,456 | chT-SRB 1st League | A53 |
| Oct 2005 | Srdjan Cvetkovic | 2,423 | chT1-SCG | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2020 | 32 | 19 | 2,423 |
| chT-SRB | 2013 | 30 | 9 | 2,300 |
| ch-Kragujevac | 2013 | 19 | 12 | 2,327 |
| chT-SRB Premier | 2024 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,283 |
| chT-SRB 1st League CS | 2022 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,363 |
| chT2-SRB East | 2018 | 13 | 7 | 2,331 |
| Kragujevac | 1995 | 12 | 5 | 2,270 |
| Kragujevac Radnicki | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 2,436 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goran Pavlovic's chess games?
278 games by Goran Pavlovic, from Apr 2003 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 Goran Pavlovic has played.
What does Goran Pavlovic play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Goran Pavlovic opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goran Pavlovic answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Goran Pavlovic play as White?
As White, Goran Pavlovic's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goran Pavlovic play as Black?
As Black, Goran Pavlovic most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Goran Pavlovic's FIDE rating?
Goran Pavlovic is currently rated 2,327 in classical chess, 2,371 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,406 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Goran Pavlovic played?
Our database contains 278 games by Goran Pavlovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 155 draws, 54 losses (24.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goran Pavlovic?
278 games by Goran 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.