Prepare against Pavel Vavric
FM · Moldova · World #4,267 classical · FIDE ID 13902032
When preparing against Pavel Vavric, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 365 games by Pavel Vavric, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Vavric's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Vavric 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 | 2,296 | 2,386 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,261 | 2,351 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,177 | 2,261 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 365 | 123 | 116 | 126 | 33.7% |
| As White | 189 | 75 | 62 | 52 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 176 | 48 | 54 | 74 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Vavric's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Vavric's side.
First moves as White (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 122 | 64.2% | 56.1% |
| d4 | 35 | 18.4% | 45.7% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 10.5% | 67.5% |
| c4 | 8 | 4.2% | 56.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.6% | 83.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Vavric usually continues Nf3 (62.8% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Vavric usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Vavric usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Vavric usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Vavric usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Vavric usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 37 | 40.7% | 35.1% |
| c5 | 37 | 40.7% | 40.5% |
| d6 | 6 | 6.6% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 82.8% | 40.6% |
| g6 | 9 | 14.1% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
Pavel Vavric's chess games
All 365 games by Pavel Vavric in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 123 wins, 116 draws, 126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 20 | 11/6/3 | 55.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,625 | chT-ROM | E52 |
| Feb 2019 | Dmitry Svetushkin | 2,605 | ch-MDA | D15 |
| Nov 2017 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,566 | chT-ROM | D24 |
| Sep 2023 | Mircea-Emilian Parligras | 2,561 | chT-ROM | B51 |
| Aug 2008 | Alejandro Ramirez Alvarez | 2,531 | Wch U20 | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-MDA | 2024 | 62 | 31 | 2,324 |
| Chebanenco Memorial | 2013 | 50 | 24 | 2,248 |
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 45 | 11.5 | 2,274 |
| Wch U20 | 2008 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,237 |
| ch-Odessa Region | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2,417 |
| ch-Odessa Region Open | 2018 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,283 |
| Ilichevsk Sunny Pawn B | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,248 |
| Agneaux St Lo Open 20th | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,416 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Vavric's chess games?
365 games by Pavel Vavric, from Apr 2003 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 Vavric has played.
What does Pavel Vavric play on the first move as White?
Across 190 games with White in our database, Pavel Vavric opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Vavric answers 1...c6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Pavel Vavric play as White?
As White, Pavel Vavric's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 189 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Vavric play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Vavric most often plays: Modern Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 176 games.
What is Pavel Vavric's FIDE rating?
Pavel Vavric is currently rated 2,296 in classical chess, 2,261 in rapid and 2,177 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,386 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Pavel Vavric played?
Our database contains 365 games by Pavel Vavric, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 116 draws, 126 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Vavric?
365 games by Pavel Vavric 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.