Prepare against Michael Pasman
IM · Israel · World #2,776 classical · FIDE ID 2800500
Our database contains 209 games by Michael Pasman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Pasman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Pasman 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 | 2,347 | 2,406 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,336 | 2,379 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,285 | 2,379 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 209 | 61 | 58 | 90 | 29.2% |
| As White | 110 | 36 | 35 | 39 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 99 | 25 | 23 | 51 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Pasman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Pasman's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 59.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 30 | 27.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 10.0% | 54.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.7% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Pasman usually continues Bg5 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Pasman usually continues Bg5 (40.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Pasman usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Pasman usually continues c3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Pasman usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Pasman usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 30 | 75.0% | 46.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 47.4% | 13.9% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 44.7% | 26.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.9% | 16.7% |
Michael Pasman's chess games
All 209 games by Michael Pasman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 61 wins, 58 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 16 | 2/3/11 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1984 | Dmitry Gurevich | 2,545 | Beersheba | B22 |
| Jan 1982 | Yehuda Gruenfeld | 2,505 | Beersheba | A57 |
| Mar 2002 | Ilan Manor | 2,502 | chT-ISR | D15 |
| Jan 1984 | Jacob Murey | 2,500 | ch-ISR | B22 |
| Dec 2002 | Sergey Erenburg | 2,494 | ch-ISR | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 57 | 22.5 | 2,324 |
| ch-ISR | 2010 | 48 | 19.5 | 2,302 |
| Beersheba | 1984 | 40 | 13 | 2,336 |
| World U20-ch17 | 1978 | 13 | 7 | 2,410 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1978 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,395 |
| Maccabiah IM-A | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 2,518 |
| TCh-ISR | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,320 |
| 03rd WchT U26 | 1981 | 5 | 3 | 2,353 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Pasman's chess games?
209 games by Michael Pasman, from Apr 2003 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 Michael Pasman has played.
What does Michael Pasman play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Michael Pasman opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Pasman answers 1...c6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Michael Pasman play as White?
As White, Michael Pasman's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Pasman play as Black?
As Black, Michael Pasman most often plays: Slav Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Michael Pasman's FIDE rating?
Michael Pasman is currently rated 2,347 in classical chess, 2,336 in rapid and 2,285 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,406 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Michael Pasman played?
Our database contains 209 games by Michael Pasman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 58 draws, 90 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Pasman?
209 games by Michael Pasman 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.