Prepare against Slaven Pastar
IM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #4,148 classical · FIDE ID 14402718
Our database contains 1,450 games by Slaven Pastar, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Slaven Pastar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Slaven Pastar 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 | 2,299 | 2,401 | Mar 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,406 | 2,406 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,358 | 2,361 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,450 | 575 | 283 | 592 | 39.7% |
| As White | 730 | 307 | 149 | 274 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 720 | 268 | 134 | 318 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Slaven Pastar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Slaven Pastar's side.
First moves as White (730 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 246 | 33.7% | 50.4% |
| d4 | 196 | 26.8% | 52.0% |
| e4 | 131 | 17.9% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 109 | 14.9% | 52.3% |
| c4 | 20 | 2.7% | 45.0% |
| b4 | 14 | 1.9% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 34% of White games, 50.4% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Pastar usually continues Bb2 (44.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Pastar usually continues Bb2 (46.2% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Pastar usually continues Bb2 (51.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Pastar usually continues c4 (54.1% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Pastar usually continues c4 (45.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Pastar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (341 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 165 | 48.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 58 | 17.0% | 37.9% |
| c5 | 53 | 15.5% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 53 | 15.5% | 44.3% |
| g6 | 8 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (233 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 108 | 46.4% | 47.2% |
| d5 | 61 | 26.2% | 45.1% |
| e6 | 31 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 11.6% | 42.6% |
| g6 | 6 | 2.6% | 33.3% |
Slaven Pastar's chess games
All 1,450 games by Slaven Pastar in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 575 wins, 283 draws, 592 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 245 | 108/30/107 | 44.1% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 51 | 20/15/16 | 39.2% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 45 | 18/11/16 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 39 | 15/12/12 | 38.5% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 32 | 17/4/11 | 53.1% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| A34 | English Opening | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 164 | 75/15/74 | 45.7% |
| B00 | English Defense | 111 | 47/12/52 | 42.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 45 | 20/3/22 | 44.4% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 33 | 11/11/11 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 23 | 8/4/11 | 34.8% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 23 | 4/7/12 | 17.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 11/3/8 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 21 | 2/8/11 | 9.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 6/9/3 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | A Predke | 2,652 | 24th ch-EUR Indiv | E12 |
| Feb 2021 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,629 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Dec 2020 | Sergei Azarov | 2,604 | Titled Tue | C03 |
| Nov 2016 | Deep Sengupta | 2,579 | Novi Sad Serbian Open | C14 |
| Sep 2023 | Merab Gagunashvili | 2,555 | chT-SRB Premier | E36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 654 | 321.5 | 2,267 |
| chT-Vojvodina | 2019 | 22 | 11 | 2,293 |
| chT-Vojvodina 2nd League | 2020 | 21 | 8 | 2,271 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 19 | 8 | 2,192 |
| chT-BIH 1 | 2018 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,331 |
| chT-MNT | 2024 | 17 | 9 | 2,466 |
| Speed Chess Q2 Sw | 2023 | 14 | 7 | 2,332 |
| 53rd Wch U20 | 2014 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,977 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Slaven Pastar's chess games?
1,450 games by Slaven Pastar, from Jan 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 Slaven Pastar has played.
What does Slaven Pastar play on the first move as White?
Across 730 games with White in our database, Slaven Pastar opens with 1.b3 (34% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Slaven Pastar answers 1...b6 (48% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Slaven Pastar play as White?
As White, Slaven Pastar's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (245 games, 44.1% win rate); Réti Opening (51 games, 39.2% win rate); Indian Defense (45 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 730 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Slaven Pastar play as Black?
As Black, Slaven Pastar most often plays: Owen Defense (164 games, 45.7% win rate); English Defense (111 games, 42.3% win rate); Réti Opening (45 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 720 games.
What is Slaven Pastar's FIDE rating?
Slaven Pastar is currently rated 2,299 in classical chess, 2,406 in rapid and 2,358 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Slaven Pastar played?
Our database contains 1,450 games by Slaven Pastar, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 575 wins, 283 draws, 592 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Slaven Pastar?
1,450 games by Slaven Pastar 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.