Prepare against Pavlo Vorontsov
GM · Ukraine · World #500 classical · FIDE ID 14116367
When preparing against Pavlo Vorontsov, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 544 games by Pavlo Vorontsov, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavlo Vorontsov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavlo Vorontsov 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 | 2,512 | 2,578 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,534 | 2,534 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,480 | 2,501 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 544 | 248 | 166 | 130 | 45.6% |
| As White | 278 | 138 | 76 | 64 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 266 | 110 | 90 | 66 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavlo Vorontsov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavlo Vorontsov's side.
First moves as White (278 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 139 | 50.0% | 62.2% |
| d4 | 55 | 19.8% | 66.4% |
| c4 | 41 | 14.7% | 62.2% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 14.4% | 63.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 62.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Vorontsov usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Vorontsov usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Vorontsov usually continues d3 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 66.4% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Vorontsov usually continues c4 (68.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Vorontsov usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (2% of these games) — Vorontsov usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 45 | 35.2% | 57.8% |
| c5 | 35 | 27.3% | 55.7% |
| g6 | 15 | 11.7% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 13 | 10.2% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 10 | 7.8% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 73 | 74.5% | 64.4% |
| g6 | 12 | 12.2% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 6.1% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.1% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Pavlo Vorontsov's chess games
All 544 games by Pavlo Vorontsov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 248 wins, 166 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 31 | 17/4/10 | 54.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 13/11/9 | 39.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Illya Nyzhnyk | 2,665 | US Collegiate Rapid | A41 |
| Sep 2020 | Lazaro Bruzon Batista | 2,644 | US Collegiate Blitz | D63 |
| Jul 2017 | Mustafa Yilmaz | 2,640 | chT-TUR | A70 |
| Dec 2017 | Yaroslav Zherebukh | 2,636 | chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | A46 |
| Apr 2021 | Benjamin Bok | 2,624 | chT-USA College Final | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR U12 | 2010 | 33 | 23 | 2,117 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2022 | 25 | 16 | 2,425 |
| US Collegiate Blitz | 2021 | 25 | 15 | 2,370 |
| Wch U10 | 2008 | 22 | 12 | 1,906 |
| Wch U16 | 2014 | 21 | 13 | 2,238 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2021 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,406 |
| US Collegiate Rapid | 2021 | 18 | 11 | 2,453 |
| Minsk Open | 2015 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,410 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavlo Vorontsov's chess games?
544 games by Pavlo Vorontsov, from Jan 2009 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 Pavlo Vorontsov has played.
What does Pavlo Vorontsov play on the first move as White?
Across 278 games with White in our database, Pavlo Vorontsov opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavlo Vorontsov answers 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Pavlo Vorontsov play as White?
As White, Pavlo Vorontsov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 54.8% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 278 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavlo Vorontsov play as Black?
As Black, Pavlo Vorontsov most often plays: Modern Defense (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 266 games.
What is Pavlo Vorontsov's FIDE rating?
Pavlo Vorontsov is currently rated 2,512 in classical chess, 2,534 in rapid and 2,480 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,578 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Pavlo Vorontsov played?
Our database contains 544 games by Pavlo Vorontsov, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 248 wins, 166 draws, 130 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavlo Vorontsov?
544 games by Pavlo Vorontsov 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.