Ilia Smirin vs Alexander G Beliavsky
GM Ilia Smirin (2568) · GM Alexander G Beliavsky (2416)
Ilia Smirin and Alexander G Beliavsky have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 1988 and the most recent in Jul 2009. Smirin leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Smirin | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smirin with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Beliavsky with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Smirin | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Smirin | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Ilia Smirin | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Richard Riordan Blitz |
| Jul 2009 | Ilia Smirin | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Netanya Riordan |
| Jun 2002 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | FIDE GP |
| Jun 2002 | Ilia Smirin | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE GP |
| Nov 1998 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Ilia Smirin | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | EU-Cup 14th Group7 |
| Sep 1998 | Ilia Smirin | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Olympiad-33 |
| Jan 1995 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Novosibirsk |
| Jan 1990 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | ch-URS 57 |
| Jan 1989 | Ilia Smirin | Alexander G Beliavsky | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-URS 56 |
| Jul 1988 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-URS 55 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Ilia Smirin and Alexander G Beliavsky?
In 10 recorded games, Ilia Smirin has 2 wins, Alexander G Beliavsky has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Ilia Smirin and Alexander G Beliavsky played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jul 1988 to Jul 2009.
What openings do Ilia Smirin and Alexander G Beliavsky play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.