Ernesto Inarkiev vs Pavel Eljanov
GM Ernesto Inarkiev (2641) · GM Pavel Eljanov (2664)
Ernesto Inarkiev and Pavel Eljanov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2008 and the most recent in Dec 2017. Inarkiev leads 1 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Inarkiev | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inarkiev with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Eljanov with White | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Inarkiev | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Inarkiev | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Pavel Eljanov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2017 | Pavel Eljanov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Palma de Mallorca FIDE GP |
| Sep 2013 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 14th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Sep 2011 | Pavel Eljanov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 27th EU-Cup |
| May 2010 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Astrakhan FIDE GP |
| Nov 2009 | Pavel Eljanov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Pavel Eljanov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Pavel Eljanov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2009 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Jermuk FIDE GP |
| Dec 2008 | Pavel Eljanov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Elista FIDE GP |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Ernesto Inarkiev and Pavel Eljanov?
In 12 recorded games, Ernesto Inarkiev has 1 wins, Pavel Eljanov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Ernesto Inarkiev and Pavel Eljanov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Dec 2008 to Dec 2017.
What openings do Ernesto Inarkiev and Pavel Eljanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.