Gata Kamsky vs Pavel Eljanov
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Pavel Eljanov (2664)
Gata Kamsky and Pavel Eljanov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2007 and the most recent in May 2022. Kamsky leads 3 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Eljanov with White | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D90 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2021 | Gata Kamsky | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Dortmund GER Grand Prix |
| Feb 2013 | Gata Kamsky | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Moscow Aeroflot Rapid Final |
| Feb 2013 | Pavel Eljanov | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Rapid Final |
| Oct 2010 | Gata Kamsky | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 26th EU-Cup |
| Oct 2009 | Pavel Eljanov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 25th EU-Cup |
| Aug 2009 | Gata Kamsky | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Jermuk FIDE GP |
| Apr 2009 | Gata Kamsky | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Nalchik FIDE GP |
| Oct 2008 | Pavel Eljanov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 24th EU-Cup |
| Aug 2008 | Gata Kamsky | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Italian Game | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Pavel Eljanov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | London System | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Apr 2008 | Pavel Eljanov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-RUS |
| Oct 2007 | Pavel Eljanov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 23rd EU-Cup |
| Jul 2007 | Gata Kamsky | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 8th Montreal |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Pavel Eljanov?
In 14 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 3 wins, Pavel Eljanov has 7 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Pavel Eljanov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jul 2007 to May 2022.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Pavel Eljanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.