Prepare against Sebastian-Ionut Pavel
Romania · World #11,986 classical · FIDE ID 1222040
Our database contains 88 games by Sebastian-Ionut Pavel, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian-Ionut Pavel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian-Ionut Pavel 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 | 2,141 | 2,186 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,108 | 2,146 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,106 | 2,109 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 24 | 22 | 42 | 27.3% |
| As White | 46 | 17 | 10 | 19 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 42 | 7 | 12 | 23 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian-Ionut Pavel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian-Ionut Pavel's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 84.8% | 44.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 44.9% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Pavel usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Pavel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Pavel usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Pavel usually continues g4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Pavel usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 93.8% | 26.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Sebastian-Ionut Pavel's chess games
All 88 games by Sebastian-Ionut Pavel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - Aug 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: 24 wins, 22 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Sinisa Drazic | 2,374 | Bucharest Grand Prix | A45 |
| Dec 2016 | Carlos Sanchez Barbado | 2,215 | 15th Benidorm Open U2300 | B23 |
| Dec 2016 | Luis David Jimenez Almeida | 2,215 | 15th Benidorm Open U2300 | E06 |
| May 2020 | George Albu | 2,142 | Romania Blitz Online Open Final | B45 |
| May 2020 | Aurelian Ciobanu | 2,117 | Romania Rapid Online Open Final | B86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U18 | 2012 | 14 | 5 | 2,034 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 1,922 |
| Romania Blitz Online Open Final | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,139 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 1,804 |
| ch-ROM U20 | 2013 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,980 |
| Romania Rapid Online Open Final | 2020 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,324 |
| chT-ROM div-A | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,197 |
| 15th Benidorm Open U2300 | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,152 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian-Ionut Pavel's chess games?
88 games by Sebastian-Ionut Pavel, from Apr 2009 to Aug 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 Sebastian-Ionut Pavel has played.
What does Sebastian-Ionut Pavel play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Sebastian-Ionut Pavel opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian-Ionut Pavel answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Sebastian-Ionut Pavel play as White?
As White, Sebastian-Ionut Pavel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian-Ionut Pavel play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian-Ionut Pavel most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Sebastian-Ionut Pavel's FIDE rating?
Sebastian-Ionut Pavel is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess, 2,108 in rapid and 2,106 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Sebastian-Ionut Pavel played?
Our database contains 88 games by Sebastian-Ionut Pavel, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 22 draws, 42 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian-Ionut Pavel?
88 games by Sebastian-Ionut Pavel 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.