Maxim Turov vs Pavel Smirnov
GM Maxim Turov (2484) · GM Pavel Smirnov (2460)
Maxim Turov and Pavel Smirnov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2004 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Turov leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 32 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Turov | Draws | Smirnov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turov with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Smirnov with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Turov | Draws | Smirnov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Turov | Draws | Smirnov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Pavel Smirnov | M Turov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | chT-RUS Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2023 | Pavel Smirnov | Maxim Turov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Blitz GP |
| Jun 2022 | Maxim Turov | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Tuapse Blitz Open |
| Jun 2022 | Maxim Turov | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Tuapse Rapid Open |
| Jul 2021 | Pavel Smirnov | Maxim Turov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Tuapse Blitz Open |
| Jun 2021 | Maxim Turov | Pavel Smirnov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Anapa Sea Harbor Cup Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Pavel Smirnov | Maxim Turov | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | RUS Cup |
| Nov 2007 | Maxim Turov | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | RUS Cup |
| Sep 2007 | Maxim Turov | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 60th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Dec 2004 | Maxim Turov | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | RUS Cup Qualifier 5 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxim Turov and Pavel Smirnov?
In 10 recorded games, Maxim Turov has 2 wins, Pavel Smirnov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Maxim Turov and Pavel Smirnov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2004 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Maxim Turov and Pavel Smirnov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Closed (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.