Damir Bulgak vs Mark Smirnov
CM Damir Bulgak (2317) · IM Mark Smirnov (2440)
Damir Bulgak and Mark Smirnov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2026 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Bulgak leads 2 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (3 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bulgak | Draws | Smirnov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgak with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Smirnov with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bulgak | Draws | Smirnov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bulgak | Draws | Smirnov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Damir Bulgak | Mark Smirnov | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Youth Teams Match "KAZAKHSTAN vs WORLD" | Boys | Blitz |
| Aug 2026 | Mark Smirnov | Damir Bulgak | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Round 8: Smirnov, Mark - Bulgak, Damir |
| Aug 2026 | Damir Bulgak | Mark Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Round 7: Bulgak, Damir - Smirnov, Mark |
| Aug 2026 | Mark Smirnov | Damir Bulgak | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Round 6: Smirnov, Mark - Bulgak, Damir |
| Aug 2026 | Damir Bulgak | Mark Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Round 3: Bulgak, Damir - Smirnov, Mark |
| Aug 2026 | Mark Smirnov | Damir Bulgak | 1-0 | Center Game | Round 2: Smirnov, Mark - Bulgak, Damir |
| Aug 2026 | Damir Bulgak | Mark Smirnov | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Round 1: Bulgak, Damir - Smirnov, Mark |
| Aug 2026 | Damir Bulgak | Mark Smirnov | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Round 2: Bulgak, Damir - Smirnov, Mark |
| Aug 2026 | Mark Smirnov | Damir Bulgak | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Round 1: Smirnov, Mark - Bulgak, Damir |
| Apr 2026 | Mark Smirnov | Damir Bulgak | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | O14 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Damir Bulgak and Mark Smirnov?
In 10 recorded games, Damir Bulgak has 2 wins, Mark Smirnov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Damir Bulgak and Mark Smirnov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Apr 2026 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Damir Bulgak and Mark Smirnov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (3 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.