Prepare against Jakov Pavic
HRV · World #14,573 classical · FIDE ID 14509806
Our database contains 151 games by Jakov Pavic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jakov Pavic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakov 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 | 2,110 | 2,191 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,079 | 2,118 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,109 | 2,180 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 46 | 44 | 61 | 30.5% |
| As White | 71 | 23 | 19 | 29 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 80 | 23 | 25 | 32 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakov Pavic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakov Pavic's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 94.4% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.2% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Pavic usually continues c4 (43.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Pavic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Pavic usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Pavic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Pavic usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Pavic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 76.3% | 56.9% |
| c6 | 7 | 18.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 70.8% | 32.4% |
| f5 | 4 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
Jakov Pavic's chess games
All 151 games by Jakov Pavic 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: 46 wins, 44 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A63 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Srdjan Sale | 2,430 | CRO Cup | D41 |
| Aug 2012 | Marko Makaj | 2,355 | 10th Velika Gorica Open | C00 |
| Aug 2012 | Ante Jurkovic | 2,339 | 10th Velika Gorica Open | C41 |
| Mar 2007 | Ivan Bender | 2,311 | Zagreb Open | A65 |
| Aug 2012 | Gorazd Novak | 2,254 | 10th Velika Gorica Open | D89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-CRO | 2009 | 16 | 7 | 2,147 |
| CRO Cup | 2023 | 13 | 8 | 2,239 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,060 |
| chT-CRO U18 | 2002 | 10 | 4 | 2,111 |
| 13th chT-CRO U20 | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,162 |
| chT2-CRO Center 25th | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,172 |
| Zagreb Open | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,126 |
| chT3A-CRO Center | 2010 | 8 | 2 | 1,937 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakov Pavic's chess games?
151 games by Jakov Pavic, 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 Jakov Pavic has played.
What does Jakov Pavic play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Jakov Pavic opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakov Pavic answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Jakov Pavic play as White?
As White, Jakov Pavic's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakov Pavic play as Black?
As Black, Jakov Pavic most often plays: French: Classical Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Jakov Pavic's FIDE rating?
Jakov Pavic is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess, 2,079 in rapid and 2,109 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Jakov Pavic played?
Our database contains 151 games by Jakov Pavic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 44 draws, 61 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakov Pavic?
151 games by Jakov 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.