Prepare against Vadim Pak
Kyrgyzstan · World #97,214 classical · FIDE ID 13801732
When preparing against Vadim Pak, expect 1.c4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 74 games by Vadim Pak, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vadim Pak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vadim Pak 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 | 1,738 | 1,866 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,807 | 1,939 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,832 | 1,889 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 35 | 10 | 29 | 47.3% |
| As White | 39 | 20 | 7 | 12 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vadim Pak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vadim Pak's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 24 | 61.5% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 13 | 33.3% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 62% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Pak usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Pak usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Pak usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Pak usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Pak usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Pak usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
Vadim Pak's chess games
All 74 games by Vadim Pak in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 35 wins, 10 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A26 | English Opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A95 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Erik Moldobaev | 2,043 | ch-KGZ HL | D74 |
| Jan 2019 | Mirgalim Batabaev | 1,921 | 4th Bishkek Smart Cup | D78 |
| Feb 2017 | Arzybek Sezdbekov | 1,911 | ch-KGZ FL | A23 |
| May 2018 | Kanat Beisheev | 1,910 | ch-KGZ HL | E90 |
| May 2013 | Kamil Abdurahmanov | 1,848 | ch-KGZ | B87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KGZ | 2022 | 31 | 13.5 | 1,715 |
| ch-KGZ FL | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,908 |
| ch-KGZ HL | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,024 |
| ch-World Amateur U1700 | 2023 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,783 |
| 4th Bishkek Smart Cup | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,576 |
| Bishkek Altyn Tuyun Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,634 |
| ch-KGZ 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,948 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vadim Pak's chess games?
74 games by Vadim Pak, from Nov 2016 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 Vadim Pak has played.
What does Vadim Pak play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Vadim Pak opens with 1.c4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vadim Pak answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Vadim Pak play as White?
As White, Vadim Pak's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vadim Pak play as Black?
As Black, Vadim Pak most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Vadim Pak's FIDE rating?
Vadim Pak is currently rated 1,738 in classical chess, 1,807 in rapid and 1,832 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Vadim Pak played?
Our database contains 74 games by Vadim Pak, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 10 draws, 29 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vadim Pak?
74 games by Vadim Pak 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.