Eltaj Safarli vs Anton Korobov
GM Eltaj Safarli (2624) · GM Anton Korobov (2609)
Eltaj Safarli and Anton Korobov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2012 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Safarli leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Safarli | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safarli with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Korobov with White | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Safarli | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Safarli | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B70 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Anton Korobov | Eltaj Safarli | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | TCh-TUR Super League 2026 |
| Jan 2025 | Eltaj Safarli | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Eltaj Safarli | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Sitges Sunway playoff 5-8 8th |
| Dec 2021 | Anton Korobov | Eltaj Safarli | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Sitges Sunway playoff 5-8 8th |
| Oct 2019 | Anton Korobov | Eltaj Safarli | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
| Dec 2017 | Anton Korobov | Eltaj Safarli | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Wch Rapid |
| Aug 2017 | Anton Korobov | Eltaj Safarli | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-TUR |
| Jun 2014 | Eltaj Safarli | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | Wch Rapid |
| May 2014 | Eltaj Safarli | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Nakhchivan Open |
| Nov 2013 | Eltaj Safarli | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 9th WchT |
| Apr 2013 | Anton Korobov | Eltaj Safarli | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-RUS 20th |
| Sep 2012 | Eltaj Safarli | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Baku Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Eltaj Safarli and Anton Korobov?
In 12 recorded games, Eltaj Safarli has 2 wins, Anton Korobov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Eltaj Safarli and Anton Korobov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Sep 2012 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Eltaj Safarli and Anton Korobov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.