Prepare against Pavel Boikov
CM · Russia · World #8,446 classical · FIDE ID 24299278
When preparing against Pavel Boikov, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 101 games by Pavel Boikov, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Boikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Boikov 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 | 2,197 | 2,200 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,225 | 2,233 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,241 | 2,345 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 41 | 17 | 43 | 40.6% |
| As White | 53 | 25 | 8 | 20 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 48 | 16 | 9 | 23 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Boikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Boikov's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 92.5% | 54.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.5% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 54.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Boikov usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Boikov usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Boikov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Boikov usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Boikov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Boikov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 57.1% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 23.8% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 19.0% | 87.5% |
Pavel Boikov's chess games
All 101 games by Pavel Boikov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 41 wins, 17 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E00 | Catalan | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Dennis Wagner | 2,601 | Titled Tue | B50 |
| Sep 2025 | Savva Vetokhin | 2,569 | Titled Tue | D35 |
| Oct 2024 | R Kezin | 2,475 | ch-RUS Blitz 2024 | E00 |
| Sep 2025 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,440 | Titled Tue | C02 |
| Mar 2026 | Ramil Hasangatin | 2,428 | Titled Tue | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 62 | 32.5 | 2,308 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,184 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,207 |
| 21st Moscow Open A | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,325 |
| 21st Orsha Open A | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,193 |
| ch-RUS Blitz 2024 | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,516 |
| ch-RUS Blitz | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,119 |
| chT2-RUS | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,921 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Boikov's chess games?
101 games by Pavel Boikov, from Oct 2017 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 Boikov has played.
What does Pavel Boikov play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Pavel Boikov opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Boikov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games).
What openings does Pavel Boikov play as White?
As White, Pavel Boikov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Boikov play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Boikov most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Pavel Boikov's FIDE rating?
Pavel Boikov is currently rated 2,197 in classical chess, 2,225 in rapid and 2,241 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Pavel Boikov played?
Our database contains 101 games by Pavel Boikov, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 17 draws, 43 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Boikov?
101 games by Pavel Boikov 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.