Prepare against Pavlos Pavlidis
GRC · World #33,857 classical · FIDE ID 4200616
When preparing against Pavlos Pavlidis, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as White, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 251 games by Pavlos Pavlidis, covering Nov 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pavlos Pavlidis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavlos Pavlidis 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 | 1,965 | 1,965 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 1,887 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,819 | 1,819 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 251 | 79 | 53 | 119 | 31.5% |
| As White | 123 | 43 | 27 | 53 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 128 | 36 | 26 | 66 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavlos Pavlidis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavlos Pavlidis's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 110 | 89.4% | 47.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.1% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 47.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Pavlidis usually continues Nf3 (39.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Pavlidis usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Pavlidis usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (80% of these games) — Pavlidis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Pavlidis usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 81.4% | 45.6% |
| e5 | 13 | 18.6% | 34.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 52.8% | 31.6% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 47.2% | 23.5% |
Pavlos Pavlidis's chess games
All 251 games by Pavlos Pavlidis in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 79 wins, 53 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 2/4/9 | 13.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Dimitrios Ladopoulos | 2,183 | 46th chT-GRE | B38 |
| Jun 2016 | Kayra Kamer | 1,995 | ch-EU School U15 | B43 |
| Aug 2026 | Jonas Uhlmann | 1,921 | Maia Chess Open 2026 | U2000 | B40 |
| Jan 2014 | Kleon-Evangelos Ballas | 1,887 | ch-GRE U20 | C42 |
| Apr 2018 | Antonios Berbatis | 1,878 | ch-GRE Schools Lykeia 30th | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U08 | 2008 | 21 | 6.5 | 1,845 |
| ch-GRE U18 | 2013 | 18 | 8 | 1,599 |
| 1st ch-GRE Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,450 |
| ch-GRE U08 | 2009 | 12 | 5 | 1,446 |
| ch-GRE U20 | 2021 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,800 |
| Wch U10 | 2009 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,552 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,666 |
| ch-GRE Schools Lykeia 30th | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,887 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavlos Pavlidis's chess games?
251 games by Pavlos Pavlidis, from Nov 2010 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 Pavlos Pavlidis has played.
What does Pavlos Pavlidis play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Pavlos Pavlidis opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavlos Pavlidis answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games).
What openings does Pavlos Pavlidis play as White?
As White, Pavlos Pavlidis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavlos Pavlidis play as Black?
As Black, Pavlos Pavlidis most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Pavlos Pavlidis's FIDE rating?
Pavlos Pavlidis is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid and 1,819 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,965 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Pavlos Pavlidis played?
Our database contains 251 games by Pavlos Pavlidis, covering Nov 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 53 draws, 119 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavlos Pavlidis?
251 games by Pavlos Pavlidis 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.