Prepare against Pavlo Makarov
CM · Ukraine · World #19,512 classical · FIDE ID 14119110
When preparing against Pavlo Makarov, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 10.7% over 28 games.
Our database contains 132 games by Pavlo Makarov, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pavlo Makarov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavlo Makarov 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 | 2,062 | 2,212 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,057 | 2,167 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 2,195 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 37 | 29 | 66 | 28.0% |
| As White | 65 | 19 | 17 | 29 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 67 | 18 | 12 | 37 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavlo Makarov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavlo Makarov's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 93.8% | 41.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 41.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Makarov usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Makarov usually continues c4 (32.1% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Makarov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Makarov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Makarov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 100.0% | 51.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 24 | 92.3% | 20.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Pavlo Makarov's chess games
All 132 games by Pavlo Makarov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Sep 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: 37 wins, 29 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 28 | 3/7/18 | 10.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 26 | 11/4/11 | 42.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Nikolai Vlassov | 2,401 | Golubev Cup | A25 |
| May 2020 | Karina Ambartsumova | 2,371 | Titled Tue | C41 |
| Nov 2018 | Vladimir Okhotnik | 2,351 | Golubev Cup | C41 |
| Aug 2010 | Nikolay Golovlev | 2,318 | 6th Geller Memorial Open A | C05 |
| Aug 2010 | Anton V. Bolotov | 2,316 | 6th Geller Memorial Open A | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 66 | 20.5 | 2,086 |
| Golubev Cup | 2018 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,465 |
| 4th Geller Memorial Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,256 |
| 1st Geller Memorial Open A | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,165 |
| 3rd Geller Memorial Open A | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,241 |
| 6th Geller Memorial Open A | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,278 |
| 13th Chigorin Memorial | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,249 |
| 37th Czech Rapid G1 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 2,056 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavlo Makarov's chess games?
132 games by Pavlo Makarov, from Apr 2005 to Sep 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 Makarov has played.
What does Pavlo Makarov play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Pavlo Makarov opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavlo Makarov answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Pavlo Makarov play as White?
As White, Pavlo Makarov's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavlo Makarov play as Black?
As Black, Pavlo Makarov most often plays: Dutch Defense (28 games, 10.7% win rate); Philidor (26 games, 42.3% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Pavlo Makarov's FIDE rating?
Pavlo Makarov is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess, 2,057 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Pavlo Makarov played?
Our database contains 132 games by Pavlo Makarov, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 29 draws, 66 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavlo Makarov?
132 games by Pavlo Makarov 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.