Prepare against Kevin Paveto
IM · Argentina · World #1,116 classical · FIDE ID 173444
When preparing against Kevin Paveto, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 27.0% over 37 games.
Our database contains 838 games by Kevin Paveto, covering Apr 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Paveto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Paveto 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 | 2,441 | 2,462 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,394 | 2,444 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,431 | 2,480 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 838 | 430 | 189 | 219 | 51.3% |
| As White | 420 | 221 | 104 | 95 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 418 | 209 | 85 | 124 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Paveto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Paveto's side.
First moves as White (420 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 414 | 98.6% | 65.2% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 65.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Paveto usually continues Nf3 (65.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Paveto usually continues Nf3 (59.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Paveto usually continues d4 (61.2% score)
- 1.b3 — 1% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Paveto usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Paveto usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 158 | 81.4% | 65.8% |
| e6 | 13 | 6.7% | 61.5% |
| c5 | 11 | 5.7% | 77.3% |
| d5 | 9 | 4.6% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 95 | 75.4% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 22 | 17.5% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 6.3% | 68.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Kevin Paveto's chess games
All 838 games by Kevin Paveto in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 430 wins, 189 draws, 219 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 77 | 41/19/17 | 53.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 19/5/12 | 52.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 35 | 17/5/13 | 48.6% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 30 | 16/8/6 | 53.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 9/9/4 | 40.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 18 | 6/10/2 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 39 | 15/10/14 | 38.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 37 | 18/8/11 | 48.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 37 | 10/11/16 | 27.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 32 | 13/6/13 | 40.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 9/3/10 | 40.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 12/4/0 | 75.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Sandro Mareco | 2,643 | chT-ARG | B41 |
| May 2015 | Emilio Cordova | 2,629 | 11th American Continental | B01 |
| Oct 2022 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,604 | Vicente Lopez ProAm 100 Years Open | A22 |
| Jun 2013 | Diego Flores | 2,594 | 3rd Buenos Aires Duchamp Boca Open | A29 |
| Sep 2013 | Ruben Felgaer | 2,586 | ch-ARG 88th | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 66 | 37 | 2,397 |
| chT-ARG | 2024 | 37 | 23.5 | 2,395 |
| ch-ARG 88th | 2013 | 13 | 5 | 2,405 |
| ch-ARG 93rd | 2018 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,509 |
| Arcelor Mittal Open | 2020 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,333 |
| ch-ARG 97th | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,345 |
| 8th American Continental | 2012 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,374 |
| 11th American Continental | 2015 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,381 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Pablo Ismael Acosta (15 games) · Cristian Dolezal (14 games) · Diego Flores (12 games) · Andres Rodriguez Vila (12 games) · Alan Pichot (11 games) · Federico Perez Ponsa (11 games) · Diego Valerga (10 games) · Lucas Liascovich (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Paveto's chess games?
838 games by Kevin Paveto, from Apr 2007 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 Kevin Paveto has played.
What does Kevin Paveto play on the first move as White?
Across 420 games with White in our database, Kevin Paveto opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Paveto answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Kevin Paveto play as White?
As White, Kevin Paveto's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (77 games, 53.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (36 games, 52.8% win rate); Italian Game (35 games, 48.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 420 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Paveto play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Paveto most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (39 games, 38.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (37 games, 48.6% win rate); English Opening (37 games, 27.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 418 games.
What is Kevin Paveto's FIDE rating?
Kevin Paveto is currently rated 2,441 in classical chess, 2,394 in rapid and 2,431 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,462 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Kevin Paveto played?
Our database contains 838 games by Kevin Paveto, covering Apr 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 430 wins, 189 draws, 219 losses (51.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Paveto?
838 games by Kevin Paveto 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.