Gata Kamsky vs Ilia Smirin
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Ilia Smirin (2568)
Gata Kamsky and Ilia Smirin have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1988 and the most recent in Dec 2018. Kamsky leads 4 wins to 2, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Smirin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Smirin with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Smirin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Smirin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Ilia Smirin | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2016 | Gata Kamsky | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | London System | BL2-Sued 1617 |
| Jul 2011 | Ilia Smirin | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 39th World Open |
| Dec 2005 | Ilia Smirin | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2005 | Gata Kamsky | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2005 | Ilia Smirin | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2005 | Gata Kamsky | Ilia Smirin | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2005 | Ilia Smirin | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2005 | Gata Kamsky | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE World Cup |
| Jan 1994 | Ilia Smirin | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | PCA Open playoff |
| Jan 1988 | Gata Kamsky | Ilia Smirin | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Borjomi U20 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Ilia Smirin?
In 11 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 4 wins, Ilia Smirin has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Ilia Smirin played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1988 to Dec 2018.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Ilia Smirin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the London System (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.