Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara vs Pavel Eljanov
GM Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (2650) · GM Pavel Eljanov (2664)
Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara and Pavel Eljanov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2019 and the most recent in Apr 2025. Alcantara leads 5 wins to 4, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Four Knights Game (3 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Alcantara | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcantara with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Eljanov with White | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Alcantara | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Alcantara | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Pavel Eljanov | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Pavel Eljanov | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2023 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | PRO League Prelim |
| Jul 2022 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2019 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara and Pavel Eljanov?
In 11 recorded games, Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara has 5 wins, Pavel Eljanov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara and Pavel Eljanov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Sep 2019 to Apr 2025.
What openings do Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara and Pavel Eljanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Four Knights Game (3 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.