Prepare against Nebojsa Pavkov
Serbia · World #8,712 classical · FIDE ID 947580
When preparing against Nebojsa Pavkov, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (39%).
Our database contains 127 games by Nebojsa Pavkov, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nebojsa Pavkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nebojsa Pavkov 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 | 2,191 | 2,246 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,252 | 2,305 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,274 | 2,274 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 47 | 25 | 55 | 37.0% |
| As White | 58 | 25 | 14 | 19 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 69 | 22 | 11 | 36 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nebojsa Pavkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nebojsa Pavkov's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 46.6% | 48.1% |
| g3 | 14 | 24.1% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 7 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 8.6% | 80.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 6.9% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Pavkov usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Pavkov usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Pavkov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 24% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Pavkov usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Pavkov usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Pavkov usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 55.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 38.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 32.3% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 16.1% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 12.9% | 37.5% |
Nebojsa Pavkov's chess games
All 127 games by Nebojsa Pavkov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 47 wins, 25 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A94 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Pavle Dimic | 2,320 | ch-SRB U18 | E12 |
| Oct 2016 | Leonardo Gavrilovic | 2,226 | chT2-SRB West CS | B08 |
| May 2017 | Sinisa Kovacevic | 2,221 | 4th Gligoric Cup | A03 |
| Nov 2022 | Darko Parezanin | 2,218 | chT-SRB 2nd League | B02 |
| Apr 2015 | Nenad I Todorovic | 2,216 | ch-SRB U18 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB 2nd League | 2023 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,257 |
| chT2-SRB West | 2015 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,193 |
| ch-SRB U14 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,832 |
| SRB Kadetski Festival U16 6th | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,918 |
| ch-Backa Topola | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,165 |
| 25th Senta Open | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,169 |
| chT-Vojvodina | 2017 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,012 |
| 11th Vojvodina Open | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 2,157 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nebojsa Pavkov's chess games?
127 games by Nebojsa Pavkov, from Sep 2011 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 Nebojsa Pavkov has played.
What does Nebojsa Pavkov play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Nebojsa Pavkov opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.g3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nebojsa Pavkov answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games).
What openings does Nebojsa Pavkov play as White?
As White, Nebojsa Pavkov's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Torre Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nebojsa Pavkov play as Black?
As Black, Nebojsa Pavkov most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Nebojsa Pavkov's FIDE rating?
Nebojsa Pavkov is currently rated 2,191 in classical chess, 2,252 in rapid and 2,274 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,246 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Nebojsa Pavkov played?
Our database contains 127 games by Nebojsa Pavkov, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 25 draws, 55 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nebojsa Pavkov?
127 games by Nebojsa Pavkov 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.