Prepare against Vladimir Pavlov
BGR · World #19,577 classical · FIDE ID 2919877
Our database contains 100 games by Vladimir Pavlov, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Pavlov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Pavlov 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 | 2,061 | 2,150 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,078 | 2,078 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,058 | 2,060 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 38 | 18 | 44 | 38.0% |
| As White | 50 | 25 | 9 | 16 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 50 | 13 | 9 | 28 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Pavlov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Pavlov's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 100.0% | 59.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Pavlov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Pavlov usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Pavlov usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 47.6% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 33.3% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 42.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 15.8% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Vladimir Pavlov's chess games
All 100 games by Vladimir Pavlov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 38 wins, 18 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C26 | Vienna Game | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A33 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Stefan Tadic | 2,147 | chT-Tri Buki Children's Cup 2nd | B53 |
| Aug 2016 | Daniel Dardha | 2,095 | ch-EU Union U12 | B23 |
| Jul 2016 | Zarko Selkovski | 2,003 | 25th ch-FRM Open | C01 |
| Aug 2017 | Zoran Kostadinovski | 1,915 | ch-FRM | B07 |
| Feb 2023 | Lazar Nasar | 1,909 | ch-BUL U20 | C36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,938 |
| 25th ch-FRM Open | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 2,029 |
| ch-FRM | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,941 |
| ch-BUL U20 | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,102 |
| 2nd Kyustendil The three beeches Open A | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,625 |
| 158th Sofia MGU Open | 2015 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,563 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open B | 2017 | 6 | 1 | 1,719 |
| Momchilgrad Classics 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Pavlov's chess games?
100 games by Vladimir Pavlov, from Sep 2014 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 Vladimir Pavlov has played.
What does Vladimir Pavlov play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Vladimir Pavlov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Pavlov answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Pavlov play as White?
As White, Vladimir Pavlov's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Pavlov play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Pavlov most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Vladimir Pavlov's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Pavlov is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 2,078 in rapid and 2,058 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Vladimir Pavlov played?
Our database contains 100 games by Vladimir Pavlov, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 18 draws, 44 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Pavlov?
100 games by Vladimir Pavlov 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.