Prepare against Pavel Kopaev
Russia · World #43,235 classical · FIDE ID 24145440
Our database contains 117 games by Pavel Kopaev, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Kopaev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Kopaev 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 | 2,099 | 2,154 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,987 | 2,104 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,907 | 2,104 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 44 | 34 | 39 | 37.6% |
| As White | 57 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 60 | 24 | 15 | 21 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Kopaev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Kopaev's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 78.9% | 48.9% |
| d4 | 11 | 19.3% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 48.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kopaev usually continues Nf3 (39.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kopaev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Kopaev usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 63.6% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Kopaev usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Kopaev usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Kopaev usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 56.3% | 47.2% |
| c5 | 14 | 43.8% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Pavel Kopaev's chess games
All 117 games by Pavel Kopaev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 44 wins, 34 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Sergey Slupskiy | 2,312 | Vladivostok U20 Open | C45 |
| Oct 2010 | Ivan Petrov | 2,217 | ch-Vladivostok | E94 |
| Oct 2007 | Alexey Tanashkin | 2,187 | ch-Vladivostok Open | B08 |
| Mar 2009 | Andrey Brandt | 2,176 | Vladivostok Cup Open | B01 |
| Jan 2006 | Semen Feigin | 2,147 | ch-Primorie HL | B93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Vladivostok Open | 2008 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,159 |
| Vladivostok Open | 2008 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,281 |
| Arsenyev Sazykin Memorial | 2007 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,967 |
| Vladivostok Open B | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,879 |
| Primorie-ch U20 Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,007 |
| Vladivostok U20 Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,192 |
| ch-Primorie HL | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,256 |
| 3rd Vladivostok Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Kopaev's chess games?
117 games by Pavel Kopaev, from Apr 2007 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 Kopaev has played.
What does Pavel Kopaev play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Pavel Kopaev opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Kopaev answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Pavel Kopaev play as White?
As White, Pavel Kopaev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Kopaev play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Kopaev most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Pavel Kopaev's FIDE rating?
Pavel Kopaev is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess, 1,987 in rapid and 1,907 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,154 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Pavel Kopaev played?
Our database contains 117 games by Pavel Kopaev, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 34 draws, 39 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Kopaev?
117 games by Pavel Kopaev 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.