Evgeniy Najer vs Pavel Eljanov
GM Evgeniy Najer (2580) · GM Pavel Eljanov (2664)
Evgeniy Najer and Pavel Eljanov have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 1999 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Najer leads 5 wins to 4, with 6 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Najer | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najer with White | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Eljanov with White | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Najer | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Blitz | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Najer | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B25 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | E Najer | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Apr 2021 | Pavel Eljanov | Evgeniy Najer | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2019 | Evgeniy Najer | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
| Oct 2017 | Pavel Eljanov | Evgeniy Najer | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 33rd EU-Cup |
| Mar 2015 | Evgeniy Najer | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | 16th ch-EU |
| Jun 2014 | Evgeniy Najer | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Mar 2014 | Pavel Eljanov | Evgeniy Najer | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15th ch-EU |
| Jul 2009 | Pavel Eljanov | Evgeniy Najer | 0-1 | London System | Richard Riordan Blitz |
| Jul 2009 | Pavel Eljanov | Evgeniy Najer | 0-1 | Sicilian | Netanya Riordan |
| May 2007 | Pavel Eljanov | Evgeniy Najer | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-RUS 14th |
| Jun 2005 | Evgeniy Najer | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6th ch-EU |
| Dec 2004 | Evgeniy Najer | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Ashdod Open |
| Dec 2003 | Evgeniy Najer | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | RUS-UKR Match g/3 |
| Dec 2003 | Pavel Eljanov | Evgeniy Najer | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | RUS-UKR Match g/3 |
| Aug 1999 | Evgeniy Najer | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Polanica Zdroj Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Evgeniy Najer and Pavel Eljanov?
In 15 recorded games, Evgeniy Najer has 5 wins, Pavel Eljanov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Evgeniy Najer and Pavel Eljanov played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Aug 1999 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Evgeniy Najer and Pavel Eljanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.