Prepare against Pavel Trifonov
FM · Russia · World #9,389 classical · FIDE ID 4194446
Our database contains 221 games by Pavel Trifonov, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Trifonov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Trifonov 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 | 2,179 | 2,304 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,376 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,040 | 2,328 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 87 | 77 | 57 | 39.4% |
| As White | 109 | 52 | 34 | 23 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 112 | 35 | 43 | 34 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Trifonov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Trifonov's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 58.7% | 60.9% |
| e4 | 29 | 26.6% | 65.5% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 11.9% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Trifonov usually continues c4 (62.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Trifonov usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Trifonov usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 65.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Trifonov usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Trifonov usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Trifonov usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 34.8% | 28.1% |
| c5 | 12 | 26.1% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 11 | 23.9% | 27.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 6.5% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 62.8% | 51.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 18.6% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
Pavel Trifonov's chess games
All 221 games by Pavel Trifonov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 87 wins, 77 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Evgenij Gajsin | 2,463 | 5th Izhevsk Corporation Cup | C19 |
| Aug 2008 | Ilya Dudukin | 2,407 | Vladimir Open A | A55 |
| Oct 2015 | Andrey Derbenev | 2,373 | ch-Kirov Region FL | B52 |
| Aug 2008 | Olga Girya | 2,350 | Vladimir Open A | E92 |
| Aug 2008 | Alexey Potapov | 2,329 | Vladimir Open A | E17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Kirov Region | 2014 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,229 |
| ch-Privolzhskogo FO | 2012 | 25 | 12 | 2,235 |
| ch-Kirov | 2016 | 20 | 15 | 2,325 |
| 2nd Kirov Chudinovskikh Memorial | 2015 | 10 | 7 | 2,295 |
| 5th Kirov Chudinovskikh Memorial | 2018 | 10 | 7 | 2,147 |
| Zvenigorod Autumn Open B | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,248 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,047 |
| 2nd Kirov Shakhov Memorial-A | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,163 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ivan Uraev (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Trifonov's chess games?
221 games by Pavel Trifonov, from Jan 2004 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 Trifonov has played.
What does Pavel Trifonov play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Pavel Trifonov opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Trifonov answers 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Pavel Trifonov play as White?
As White, Pavel Trifonov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Trifonov play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Trifonov most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Pavel Trifonov's FIDE rating?
Pavel Trifonov is currently rated 2,179 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 2,040 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Pavel Trifonov played?
Our database contains 221 games by Pavel Trifonov, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 77 draws, 57 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Trifonov?
221 games by Pavel Trifonov 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.