Ilia Smirin vs Eduardas Rozentalis
GM Ilia Smirin (2568) · GM Eduardas Rozentalis (2446)
Ilia Smirin and Eduardas Rozentalis have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1988 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Smirin leads 0 wins to 1 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (9% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 23 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Smirin | Draws | Rozentalis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smirin with White | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Rozentalis with White | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Smirin | Draws | Rozentalis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Smirin | Draws | Rozentalis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B27 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Eduardas Rozentalis | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Israel National Team Championship | Top Playoff |
| Jul 2017 | Ilia Smirin | Eduardas Rozentalis | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Maccabiah GM A |
| Aug 2009 | Ilia Smirin | Eduardas Rozentalis | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | 24th Athens Acropolis Open A |
| Aug 2007 | Eduardas Rozentalis | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Athens Acropolis Open |
| Dec 2004 | Eduardas Rozentalis | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Ashdod |
| Jan 1997 | Ilia Smirin | Eduardas Rozentalis | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | New York Open |
| Jan 1990 | Ilia Smirin | Eduardas Rozentalis | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-URS 57 |
| Jan 1990 | Eduardas Rozentalis | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Lvov zt |
| Jan 1989 | Ilia Smirin | Eduardas Rozentalis | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | URS-sf |
| Jan 1988 | Eduardas Rozentalis | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Vilnius |
| Jan 1988 | Eduardas Rozentalis | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-URS FL56 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Ilia Smirin and Eduardas Rozentalis?
In 11 recorded games, Ilia Smirin has 0 wins, Eduardas Rozentalis has 1 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Ilia Smirin and Eduardas Rozentalis played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1988 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Ilia Smirin and Eduardas Rozentalis play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the Alekhine Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.