Prepare against Ivo Pahljina
HRV · World #56,641 classical · FIDE ID 14545004
When preparing against Ivo Pahljina, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Ivo Pahljina, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivo Pahljina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivo Pahljina 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 | 1,868 | 1,871 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,816 | 1,816 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,895 | 1,940 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 3 | 15 | 40.0% |
| As White | 14 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivo Pahljina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivo Pahljina's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 92.9% | 53.8% |
| d3 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 53.8% score
- …e5 (54% of these games) — Pahljina usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Pahljina usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Pahljina usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d3 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Pahljina usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Ivo Pahljina's chess games
All 30 games by Ivo Pahljina in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - 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: 12 wins, 3 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C26 | Vienna Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Kristijan Sagovac | 2,030 | chT-CRO U20 | B07 |
| Jun 2018 | Lukas Jurakic | 1,848 | ch-CRO U15 | B07 |
| Dec 2019 | Erik Hajpek | 1,811 | chT-CRO U18 | C26 |
| Jun 2017 | Ivan Troselj | 1,698 | ch-CRO U13 | C41 |
| Oct 2020 | Marijo Vucic | 1,651 | chT3-CRO West | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-CRO West | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,699 |
| chT-CRO U18 | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,533 |
| ch-CRO U13 | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,707 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,763 |
| chT3W-CRO | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,362 |
| ch-CRO U17/19 | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,702 |
| chT-CRO U20 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,430 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivo Pahljina's chess games?
30 games by Ivo Pahljina, from Jan 2015 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 Ivo Pahljina has played.
What does Ivo Pahljina play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Ivo Pahljina opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivo Pahljina answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ivo Pahljina play as White?
As White, Ivo Pahljina's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivo Pahljina play as Black?
As Black, Ivo Pahljina most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Ivo Pahljina's FIDE rating?
Ivo Pahljina is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,816 in rapid and 1,895 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,871 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Ivo Pahljina played?
Our database contains 30 games by Ivo Pahljina, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 3 draws, 15 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivo Pahljina?
30 games by Ivo Pahljina 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.