Prepare against Luka Pavlovic
Serbia · World #14,177 classical · FIDE ID 913197
Our database contains 127 games by Luka Pavlovic, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luka Pavlovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luka Pavlovic 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 | 2,114 | 2,157 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,105 | 2,143 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 40 | 29 | 58 | 31.5% |
| As White | 64 | 21 | 14 | 29 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 63 | 19 | 15 | 29 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luka Pavlovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luka Pavlovic's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 95.3% | 44.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 44.3% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Pavlovic usually continues Nc3 (38.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Pavlovic usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Pavlovic usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pavlovic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Pavlovic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 86.7% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 13.3% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 50.0% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Luka Pavlovic's chess games
All 127 games by Luka Pavlovic in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 40 wins, 29 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 6/4/11 | 28.6% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A34 | English Opening | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Dusan D Jovanovic | 2,428 | 27th Belgrade Trophy | A34 |
| Nov 2015 | Slavko Azaric | 2,336 | 29th Belgrade Trophy | A46 |
| Nov 2015 | Vladimir Cobic | 2,318 | Belgrade-chT Quality | B23 |
| Oct 2016 | Sanja Petronic | 2,227 | Belgrade-chT Quality | B23 |
| Dec 2015 | Milan Dobrijevic | 2,220 | 29th Belgrade Trophy | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRB U14 | 2011 | 16 | 8 | 1,869 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2016 | 14 | 6 | 2,116 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2014 | 12 | 4 | 2,036 |
| ch-Belgrade | 2014 | 11 | 4 | 1,961 |
| ch-SRB U16 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,007 |
| Belgrade Spring Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,915 |
| Belgrade Open | 2008 | 8 | 3 | 1,669 |
| Belgrade Summer Open | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luka Pavlovic's chess games?
127 games by Luka Pavlovic, from Oct 2008 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 Luka Pavlovic has played.
What does Luka Pavlovic play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Luka Pavlovic opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luka Pavlovic answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games).
What openings does Luka Pavlovic play as White?
As White, Luka Pavlovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luka Pavlovic play as Black?
As Black, Luka Pavlovic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Luka Pavlovic's FIDE rating?
Luka Pavlovic is currently rated 2,114 in classical chess and 2,105 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Luka Pavlovic played?
Our database contains 127 games by Luka Pavlovic, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 29 draws, 58 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luka Pavlovic?
127 games by Luka Pavlovic 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.