Alexei Shirov vs Pavel Eljanov
GM Alexei Shirov (2601) · GM Pavel Eljanov (2664)
Alexei Shirov and Pavel Eljanov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2005 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Shirov leads 3 wins to 3, with 8 draws (43% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shirov | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirov with White | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Eljanov with White | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shirov | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shirov | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | A Shirov | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Jul 2024 | Alexei Shirov | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-HUN Rapid |
| Sep 2022 | Pavel Eljanov | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Oct 2021 | Pavel Eljanov | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Oct 2016 | Pavel Eljanov | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Douglas IoM Open |
| May 2014 | Pavel Eljanov | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Poikovsky Karpov 15th |
| Oct 2011 | Pavel Eljanov | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Saratov Governor's Cup |
| Apr 2011 | Pavel Eljanov | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Bundesliga 2010-11 |
| Nov 2010 | Alexei Shirov | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Moscow Tal Memorial 5th |
| Feb 2010 | Pavel Eljanov | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Bundesliga 2009-10 |
| Jun 2008 | Pavel Eljanov | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | English Opening | Foros Aerosvit 3rd |
| Jun 2007 | Pavel Eljanov | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Foros Aerosvit |
| Apr 2006 | Pavel Eljanov | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13th chT-RUS |
| May 2005 | Pavel Eljanov | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 35th Sarajevo Bosnia |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexei Shirov and Pavel Eljanov?
In 14 recorded games, Alexei Shirov has 3 wins, Pavel Eljanov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Alexei Shirov and Pavel Eljanov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from May 2005 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Alexei Shirov and Pavel Eljanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Slav Setup (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.