Baadur Jobava vs Pavel Eljanov
GM Baadur Jobava (2572) · GM Pavel Eljanov (2664)
Baadur Jobava and Pavel Eljanov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 1999 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Jobava leads 5 wins to 2, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Trompowsky Attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Jobava | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobava with White | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Eljanov with White | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Jobava | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Jobava | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Baadur Jobava | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 3rd Dole Open |
| Nov 2022 | Pavel Eljanov | Baadur Jobava | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Pavel Eljanov | Baadur Jobava | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Speed Chess Q2 |
| Apr 2021 | Baadur Jobava | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | PNWCC Online Blitz JP 23 |
| Jul 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 17th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| May 2018 | Pavel Eljanov | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | FRA-chT Top 12 |
| May 2017 | Pavel Eljanov | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Sigeman & Co 23rd |
| Nov 2010 | Baadur Jobava | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Kharkov Femida 6th |
| Oct 2009 | Pavel Eljanov | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 17th chT-EU |
| Sep 1999 | Pavel Eljanov | Baadur Jobava | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Artek Olympiad U16 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Baadur Jobava and Pavel Eljanov?
In 10 recorded games, Baadur Jobava has 5 wins, Pavel Eljanov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Baadur Jobava and Pavel Eljanov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Sep 1999 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Baadur Jobava and Pavel Eljanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Trompowsky Attack (1 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.