Prepare against Pavel Govciyan
IM · France · World #1,466 classical · FIDE ID 621838
Our database contains 394 games by Pavel Govciyan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Govciyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Govciyan 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 | 2,412 | 2,468 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,383 | 2,491 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,372 | 2,450 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 394 | 163 | 110 | 121 | 41.4% |
| As White | 198 | 91 | 51 | 56 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 196 | 72 | 59 | 65 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Govciyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Govciyan's side.
First moves as White (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 140 | 70.7% | 58.6% |
| c4 | 30 | 15.2% | 63.3% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 12.6% | 54.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Govciyan usually continues c4 (57.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Govciyan usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Govciyan usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Govciyan usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Govciyan usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Govciyan usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 46 | 48.9% | 46.7% |
| g6 | 33 | 35.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.3% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.2% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 41.5% | 61.1% |
| g6 | 24 | 36.9% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 8 | 12.3% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.6% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Pavel Govciyan's chess games
All 394 games by Pavel Govciyan 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: 163 wins, 110 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A60 | Catalan | 29 | 8/9/12 | 27.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 10/7/3 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 11/1/6 | 61.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 70 | 30/16/24 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,669 | Marseille Christmas Blitz | A39 |
| May 2012 | Sebastien Maze | 2,594 | FRA Cup | A36 |
| May 2006 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,592 | chT-FRA Poule Basse | B00 |
| Dec 2000 | Vladimir Georgiev | 2,564 | 16th Nice Winter Open | E69 |
| Apr 2010 | Thal Abergel | 2,547 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2006 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,449 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2010 | 15 | 11 | 2,585 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2002 | 13 | 9 | 2,303 |
| chB-FRA | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,537 |
| European Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,248 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,475 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,421 |
| 12th ch-EU | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,522 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Govciyan's chess games?
394 games by Pavel Govciyan, 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 Pavel Govciyan has played.
What does Pavel Govciyan play on the first move as White?
Across 198 games with White in our database, Pavel Govciyan opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Govciyan answers 1...e5 (49% of games), 1...g6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...g6 (37% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Pavel Govciyan play as White?
As White, Pavel Govciyan's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 61.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 198 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Govciyan play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Govciyan most often plays: Modern Defense (70 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 196 games.
What is Pavel Govciyan's FIDE rating?
Pavel Govciyan is currently rated 2,412 in classical chess, 2,383 in rapid and 2,372 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,468 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Pavel Govciyan played?
Our database contains 394 games by Pavel Govciyan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 163 wins, 110 draws, 121 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Govciyan?
394 games by Pavel Govciyan 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.