Prepare against Pavel S. Dvalishvili
IM · Russia · World #5,591 classical · FIDE ID 4121996
Our database contains 658 games by Pavel S. Dvalishvili, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pavel S. Dvalishvili's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel S. Dvalishvili 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 | 2,258 | 2,500 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,264 | 2,596 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,344 | 2,634 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 658 | 214 | 302 | 142 | 32.5% |
| As White | 330 | 118 | 149 | 63 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 328 | 96 | 153 | 79 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel S. Dvalishvili's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel S. Dvalishvili's side.
First moves as White (330 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 220 | 66.7% | 58.2% |
| d4 | 46 | 13.9% | 52.2% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 10.3% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 21 | 6.4% | 69.0% |
| g3 | 7 | 2.1% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 58.2% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Dvalishvili usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Dvalishvili usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Dvalishvili usually continues d4 (56.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Dvalishvili usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Dvalishvili usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Dvalishvili usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 102 | 61.4% | 54.4% |
| e5 | 49 | 29.5% | 51.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.4% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 99 | 74.4% | 52.5% |
| g6 | 15 | 11.3% | 63.3% |
| c5 | 10 | 7.5% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 5.3% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Pavel S. Dvalishvili's chess games
All 658 games by Pavel S. Dvalishvili 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: 214 wins, 302 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 30 | 14/13/3 | 46.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 23 | 13/8/2 | 56.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 21 | 6/14/1 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/10/2 | 36.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 55 | 16/27/12 | 29.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 33 | 7/18/8 | 21.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 3/12/4 | 15.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Catalan | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A17 | English Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Alexander Morozevich | 2,683 | 70th ch-Moscow Blitz | B20 |
| Sep 2019 | Alexander Riazantsev | 2,645 | Moscow Blitz 73rd | E73 |
| Sep 2017 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 2,643 | 71st Moscow Blitz | B07 |
| Oct 2010 | Boris Savchenko | 2,627 | ch-Moscow Rapid | A09 |
| Sep 2014 | Ivan Popov | 2,627 | 68th ch-Moscow Blitz | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Moscow | 2017 | 44 | 25 | 2,487 |
| ch-Moscow final | 2019 | 34 | 19 | 2,473 |
| chT-Moscow | 2018 | 29 | 14 | 2,352 |
| 70th ch-Moscow Blitz | 2016 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,609 |
| 71st Moscow Blitz | 2017 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,537 |
| 68th ch-Moscow Blitz | 2014 | 19 | 6 | 2,453 |
| Moscow Victory Day Open | 2013 | 17 | 12 | 2,362 |
| 72nd Moscow Blitz | 2018 | 17 | 7 | 2,458 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel S. Dvalishvili's chess games?
658 games by Pavel S. Dvalishvili, 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 S. Dvalishvili has played.
What does Pavel S. Dvalishvili play on the first move as White?
Across 330 games with White in our database, Pavel S. Dvalishvili opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel S. Dvalishvili answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Pavel S. Dvalishvili play as White?
As White, Pavel S. Dvalishvili's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (23 games, 56.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (21 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 330 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel S. Dvalishvili play as Black?
As Black, Pavel S. Dvalishvili most often plays: Sicilian (55 games, 29.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (33 games, 21.2% win rate); Modern Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 328 games.
What is Pavel S. Dvalishvili's FIDE rating?
Pavel S. Dvalishvili is currently rated 2,258 in classical chess, 2,264 in rapid and 2,344 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,500 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Pavel S. Dvalishvili played?
Our database contains 658 games by Pavel S. Dvalishvili, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 214 wins, 302 draws, 142 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel S. Dvalishvili?
658 games by Pavel S. Dvalishvili 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.