Ilia Smirin vs Emil Sutovsky
GM Ilia Smirin (2568) · GM Emil Sutovsky (2592)
Ilia Smirin and Emil Sutovsky have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1995 and the most recent in Jul 2016. Smirin leads 5 wins to 3, with 5 draws (62% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Smirin | Draws | Sutovsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smirin with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Sutovsky with White | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Smirin | Draws | Sutovsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Smirin | Draws | Sutovsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B34 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B82 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Ilia Smirin | Emil Sutovsky | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | Poikovsky Karpov 17th |
| Dec 2015 | Ilia Smirin | Emil Sutovsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | ACP Masters Gp B |
| Oct 2015 | Emil Sutovsky | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Jul 2009 | Emil Sutovsky | Ilia Smirin | 0-1 | Sicilian | Richard Riordan Blitz |
| Jul 2009 | Emil Sutovsky | Ilia Smirin | 0-1 | Sicilian | Netanya Riordan |
| Sep 2006 | Ilia Smirin | Emil Sutovsky | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Ashdod Open |
| Sep 2006 | Emil Sutovsky | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz 1st |
| Dec 2004 | Ilia Smirin | Emil Sutovsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Ashdod |
| Nov 2002 | Emil Sutovsky | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-ISR |
| Jan 2002 | Ilia Smirin | Emil Sutovsky | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-ISR |
| May 1999 | Emil Sutovsky | Ilia Smirin | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 1st Tel Aviv Super |
| May 1998 | Emil Sutovsky | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Dresden zt 1.2 |
| Jan 1995 | Emil Sutovsky | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Struga zt |
Interactive board, all 13 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Ilia Smirin and Emil Sutovsky?
In 13 recorded games, Ilia Smirin has 5 wins, Emil Sutovsky has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Ilia Smirin and Emil Sutovsky played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 1995 to Jul 2016.
What openings do Ilia Smirin and Emil Sutovsky play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Pirc Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.