Prepare against Ivan Pavlin
SVN · World #53,465 classical · FIDE ID 14615010
Our database contains 54 games by Ivan Pavlin, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Pavlin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Pavlin 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 | 1,880 | 1,906 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,937 | 1,965 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,914 | 1,971 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 16 | 26 | 12 | 29.6% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Pavlin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Pavlin's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 85.2% | 63.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Pavlin usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Pavlin usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Pavlin usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Pavlin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Pavlin usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Pavlin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Ivan Pavlin's chess games
All 54 games by Ivan Pavlin in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 16 wins, 26 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Stanko Nikolic | 2,140 | Strunjan Open | B84 |
| Nov 2017 | Roman Janko | 1,895 | chT2-SLO West | B50 |
| Nov 2019 | Miran Rolih | 1,880 | chT2-SLO West | E61 |
| Nov 2017 | Tugomir Kocevar | 1,876 | chT2-SLO West | D02 |
| Nov 2022 | Jovica Sandic | 1,743 | chT2-SLO West | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SLO West | 2022 | 41 | 23.5 | 1,806 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2018 | 6 | 1 | 1,806 |
| Strunjan Open | 1998 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,300 |
| chT-SLO West | 2004 | 2 | 1 | 2,043 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Pavlin's chess games?
54 games by Ivan Pavlin, from Dec 2013 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 Ivan Pavlin has played.
What does Ivan Pavlin play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Ivan Pavlin opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Pavlin answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Ivan Pavlin play as White?
As White, Ivan Pavlin's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Pavlin play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Pavlin most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Ivan Pavlin's FIDE rating?
Ivan Pavlin is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess, 1,937 in rapid and 1,914 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,906 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Ivan Pavlin played?
Our database contains 54 games by Ivan Pavlin, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 26 draws, 12 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Pavlin?
54 games by Ivan Pavlin 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.