Prepare against Pavel Azanov
Russia · World #52,870 classical · FIDE ID 4148282
Our database contains 86 games by Pavel Azanov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Azanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Azanov 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 | 1,882 | 2,122 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,989 | 2,084 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,958 | 2,014 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 37 | 20 | 29 | 43.0% |
| As White | 44 | 17 | 11 | 16 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 42 | 20 | 9 | 13 | 47.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Azanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Azanov's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 11 | 25.0% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Azanov usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Azanov usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Azanov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Azanov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Azanov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (18% of these games) — Azanov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 42.9% | 61.1% |
| d6 | 5 | 23.8% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 23.8% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Pavel Azanov's chess games
All 86 games by Pavel Azanov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 37 wins, 20 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Mikhail Zubkov | 2,298 | Perm Open 09 | C62 |
| Apr 2010 | Viacheslav Dolgii | 2,286 | Perm Open 04 | C26 |
| Apr 2010 | Alexander Syrchikov | 2,250 | Perm Open 04 | B15 |
| Apr 2009 | Boris Kohanov | 2,185 | Perm Open 04 | A36 |
| Sep 2010 | Alexander Makeev | 2,169 | Anapa Open B | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perm Open 04 | 2010 | 17 | 10 | 2,049 |
| Gornozavodsk Europe-Asia Open | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,995 |
| Gornozavodsk Open | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 2,086 |
| Anapa Open B | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,183 |
| Perm Open 2 01 | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,995 |
| Perm Rating October | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,079 |
| Perm Open 09 | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,113 |
| Moscow Open E | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,788 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Azanov's chess games?
86 games by Pavel Azanov, from Apr 2003 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 Pavel Azanov has played.
What does Pavel Azanov play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Pavel Azanov opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Azanov answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Pavel Azanov play as White?
As White, Pavel Azanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Azanov play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Azanov most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Pavel Azanov's FIDE rating?
Pavel Azanov is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess, 1,989 in rapid and 1,958 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,122 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Pavel Azanov played?
Our database contains 86 games by Pavel Azanov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 20 draws, 29 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Azanov?
86 games by Pavel Azanov 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.