Evgeny Postny vs Pavel Eljanov
GM Evgeny Postny (2528) · GM Pavel Eljanov (2664)
Evgeny Postny and Pavel Eljanov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2006 and the most recent in Feb 2025. Postny leads 1 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Postny | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postny with White | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Eljanov with White | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Postny | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Postny | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E04 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | E Postny | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Catalan | 2nd Bundesliga Sud 24-25 |
| Sep 2024 | Evgeny Postny | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Catalan | Jerusalem Masters |
| May 2021 | Evgeny Postny | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2021 | Pavel Eljanov | Evgeny Postny | 1-0 | Italian Game | PNWCC Online Blitz JP 23 |
| Jan 2021 | Evgeny Postny | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | Evgeny Postny | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2019 | Pavel Eljanov | Evgeny Postny | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Netanya Masters |
| Mar 2019 | Pavel Eljanov | Evgeny Postny | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | PRO League Stage |
| Sep 2011 | Evgeny Postny | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 27th EU-Cup |
| Aug 2010 | Pavel Eljanov | Evgeny Postny | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 32nd Politiken Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Evgeny Postny | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Catalan | Bundesliga 2009-10 |
| Feb 2006 | Evgeny Postny | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Anti-Grünfeld | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Evgeny Postny and Pavel Eljanov?
In 12 recorded games, Evgeny Postny has 1 wins, Pavel Eljanov has 8 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Evgeny Postny and Pavel Eljanov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Feb 2006 to Feb 2025.
What openings do Evgeny Postny and Pavel Eljanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.