Prepare against Pavel Vorobjov
Estonia · World #6,273 classical · FIDE ID 4500989
Our database contains 274 games by Pavel Vorobjov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Vorobjov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Vorobjov 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 | 2,240 | 2,305 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,287 | 2,323 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,261 | 2,369 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 274 | 86 | 70 | 118 | 31.4% |
| As White | 142 | 50 | 36 | 56 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 132 | 36 | 34 | 62 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Vorobjov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Vorobjov's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 39.4% | 41.1% |
| Nf3 | 45 | 31.7% | 54.4% |
| e4 | 38 | 26.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 41.1% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Vorobjov usually continues c4 (48.5% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Vorobjov usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Vorobjov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Vorobjov usually continues g3 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Vorobjov usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Vorobjov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 94.1% | 45.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 78.0% | 39.1% |
| d5 | 10 | 16.9% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.1% | 16.7% |
Pavel Vorobjov's chess games
All 274 games by Pavel Vorobjov 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: 86 wins, 70 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 11/4/10 | 44.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Valery Kazakouski | 2,585 | Coop Saaremaa Blitz | E90 |
| Jul 2017 | Kaido Kulaots | 2,573 | Viljandi Raud Olympic 51st | A38 |
| Jan 2017 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,536 | 26th Keres Memorial Rapid | E61 |
| Nov 2012 | Axel Smith | 2,484 | 13th Puhajarve Rapid Open | A09 |
| Sep 2012 | Torbjorn Ringdal Hansen | 2,469 | Olympiad-40 | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EST | 2020 | 44 | 16 | 2,235 |
| 13th Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2012 | 12 | 5 | 2,428 |
| Sveshnikov Memorial Open | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 2,186 |
| ch-EU U16 | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,202 |
| Online Olympiad Div2 B | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,296 |
| Baltic zt I Stage | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,325 |
| Keres Memorial Open | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,426 |
| Baltic zt | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,182 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Kaido Kulaots (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Vorobjov's chess games?
274 games by Pavel Vorobjov, 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 Vorobjov has played.
What does Pavel Vorobjov play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, Pavel Vorobjov opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Vorobjov answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Pavel Vorobjov play as White?
As White, Pavel Vorobjov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Vorobjov play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Vorobjov most often plays: Budapest Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Pavel Vorobjov's FIDE rating?
Pavel Vorobjov is currently rated 2,240 in classical chess, 2,287 in rapid and 2,261 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (May 2019).
How many games has Pavel Vorobjov played?
Our database contains 274 games by Pavel Vorobjov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 70 draws, 118 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Vorobjov?
274 games by Pavel Vorobjov 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.