Prepare against Pavlo Nazarenko
Ukraine · World #12,357 classical · FIDE ID 14119838
When preparing against Pavlo Nazarenko, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Pavlo Nazarenko, covering Apr 2005 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Pavlo Nazarenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavlo Nazarenko 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 | 2,138 | 2,139 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,151 | 2,178 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,186 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 16 | 9 | 18 | 37.2% |
| As White | 23 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 60.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 10.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavlo Nazarenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavlo Nazarenko's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 52.2% | 70.8% |
| e4 | 11 | 47.8% | 72.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 70.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Nazarenko usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Nazarenko usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Nazarenko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 72.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Nazarenko usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Nazarenko usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Nazarenko usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 58.3% | 14.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Pavlo Nazarenko's chess games
All 43 games by Pavlo Nazarenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Nov 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: 16 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B29 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Mikle Kutsykh | 2,201 | ch-UKR U16 sf | D05 |
| Oct 2007 | Anton Barayev | 2,167 | ch-UKR sf U18 | B07 |
| May 2007 | Viktor Lomakin | 2,097 | ch-UKR qual | A46 |
| Oct 2008 | Georgy Rodionov | 2,043 | ch-UKR sf U18 | E91 |
| May 2007 | Irina Andrenko | 2,037 | ch-UKR qual | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR sf U18 | 2008 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,224 |
| ch-UKR qual | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 2,095 |
| ch-UKR U16 sf | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,248 |
| 4th Evpatoria U18 | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavlo Nazarenko's chess games?
43 games by Pavlo Nazarenko, from Apr 2005 to Nov 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 Nazarenko has played.
What does Pavlo Nazarenko play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Pavlo Nazarenko opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (48% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavlo Nazarenko answers 1...c6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Pavlo Nazarenko play as White?
As White, Pavlo Nazarenko's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavlo Nazarenko play as Black?
As Black, Pavlo Nazarenko most often plays: Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Pavlo Nazarenko's FIDE rating?
Pavlo Nazarenko is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess, 2,151 in rapid and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Pavlo Nazarenko played?
Our database contains 43 games by Pavlo Nazarenko, covering Apr 2005 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavlo Nazarenko?
43 games by Pavlo Nazarenko 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.