Prepare against Lav Pajcin
FM · Serbia · World #10,609 classical · FIDE ID 966746
Our database contains 494 games by Lav Pajcin, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lav Pajcin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lav Pajcin 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 | 2,160 | 2,300 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,402 | 2,409 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,251 | 2,379 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 494 | 187 | 108 | 199 | 37.9% |
| As White | 245 | 100 | 54 | 91 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 249 | 87 | 54 | 108 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lav Pajcin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lav Pajcin's side.
First moves as White (245 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 123 | 50.2% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 101 | 41.2% | 51.5% |
| c4 | 11 | 4.5% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Pajcin usually continues c4 (49.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Pajcin usually continues c4 (59.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Pajcin usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Pajcin usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Pajcin usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Pajcin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 81 | 76.4% | 46.9% |
| e5 | 15 | 14.2% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.8% | 16.7% |
| Na6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 64.0% | 49.1% |
| d5 | 19 | 21.3% | 44.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.7% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.4% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 3.4% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Lav Pajcin's chess games
All 494 games by Lav Pajcin in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - Aug 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: 187 wins, 108 draws, 199 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 8/8/7 | 34.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 12/0/5 | 70.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 47 | 20/7/20 | 42.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,650 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A45 |
| May 2026 | Dau Khuong Duy | 2,521 | 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | A40 |
| Mar 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,508 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| May 2025 | Aleksander Delchev | 2,463 | ch-SRB Semi-Final | E47 |
| Mar 2023 | Christian Braun | 2,449 | 23rd ch-EU | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 130 | 61 | 2,274 |
| chT-SRB 2nd League | 2023 | 19 | 9 | 2,206 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2022 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,164 |
| ch-SRB U14 | 2019 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,945 |
| ch-SRB U18 | 2022 | 17 | 11 | 2,141 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,319 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,479 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lav Pajcin's chess games?
494 games by Lav Pajcin, from Jul 2015 to Aug 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 Lav Pajcin has played.
What does Lav Pajcin play on the first move as White?
Across 245 games with White in our database, Lav Pajcin opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lav Pajcin answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Lav Pajcin play as White?
As White, Lav Pajcin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 70.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 245 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lav Pajcin play as Black?
As Black, Lav Pajcin most often plays: Sicilian (47 games, 42.6% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 249 games.
What is Lav Pajcin's FIDE rating?
Lav Pajcin is currently rated 2,160 in classical chess, 2,402 in rapid and 2,251 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,300 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Lav Pajcin played?
Our database contains 494 games by Lav Pajcin, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 187 wins, 108 draws, 199 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lav Pajcin?
494 games by Lav Pajcin 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.