Prepare against Pavlo Abalmaz
Ukraine · World #24,603 classical · FIDE ID 34175865
When preparing against Pavlo Abalmaz, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 30 games by Pavlo Abalmaz, covering Dec 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Pavlo Abalmaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavlo Abalmaz 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 | 2,022 | 2,022 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,127 | 2,127 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,076 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 30.0% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 18.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 367 rated games against 326 different opponents, across 42 events in 10 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 103 | 47 | 23 | 33 | 45.6% | 1,717 | 1,743 | 11 |
| Rapid | 141 | 81 | 23 | 37 | 57.4% | 1,804 | 1,921 | 10 |
| Blitz | 81 | 39 | 11 | 31 | 48.1% | 1,752 | 1,770 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 162 | 47 | 35 | 80 | 29.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 152 | 104 | 23 | 25 | 68.4% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 1 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 3 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 107 | 62 | 22 | 23 | 1,859 | 2,001 |
| 2025 | 92 | 48 | 14 | 30 | 1,859 | 1,936 |
| 2024 | 92 | 41 | 17 | 34 | 1,676 | 1,681 |
| 2023 | 67 | 32 | 9 | 26 | 1,418 | 1,345 |
| 2022 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1,354 | 1,354 |
Where Pavlo Abalmaz has played
Portugal (19) · Georgia (8) · Czechia (4) · Spain (4) · Albania (2) · Armenia (1) · Egypt (1) · Greece (1) · Romania (1) · Türkiye (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavlo Abalmaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavlo Abalmaz's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Abalmaz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Abalmaz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Abalmaz usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Pavlo Abalmaz's chess games
All 30 games by Pavlo Abalmaz in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Arpan Das (Jr) | 2,324 | 5th Leca Chess Open 2026 | B11 |
| May 2026 | Ricardo Araujo | 2,080 | Torneio Queima das Fitas 2026 | C54 |
| Aug 2025 | Sofia Valente | 1,959 | 4th Leca Chess Open | B01 |
| Aug 2026 | Vincent Dumont | 1,827 | Maia Chess Open 2026 | U2000 | B30 |
| Mar 2026 | Afonso Bernardes | 1,717 | Portugal CN Jovens 2025-26 - U12 | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal CN Jovens 2025-26 - U12 | 2026 | 7 | 6 | 1,934 |
| Pepe Leuza Memorial 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,901 |
| Maia Chess Open 2026 | U2000 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,999 |
| 4th Leca Chess Open | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,045 |
| 5th Leca Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,152 |
| Benidorm Chess Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,905 |
| Torneio Queima das Fitas 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,180 |
| I Fuxan Os Ventos 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,809 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavlo Abalmaz's chess games?
30 games by Pavlo Abalmaz, from Dec 2022 to Oct 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 Pavlo Abalmaz has played.
What does Pavlo Abalmaz play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Pavlo Abalmaz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavlo Abalmaz answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Pavlo Abalmaz play as White?
As White, Pavlo Abalmaz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavlo Abalmaz play as Black?
As Black, Pavlo Abalmaz most often plays: Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Center Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Pavlo Abalmaz's FIDE rating?
Pavlo Abalmaz is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 2,127 in rapid and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Pavlo Abalmaz played?
Our database contains 30 games by Pavlo Abalmaz, covering Dec 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavlo Abalmaz?
30 games by Pavlo Abalmaz 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.