Michal Krasenkow vs Ilia Smirin
GM Michal Krasenkow (2505) · GM Ilia Smirin (2568)
Michal Krasenkow and Ilia Smirin have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1987 and the most recent in Dec 2021. Krasenkow leads 1 wins to 2 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (27% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Krasenkow | Draws | Smirin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krasenkow with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Smirin with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Krasenkow | Draws | Smirin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Krasenkow | Draws | Smirin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Ilia Smirin | Michal Krasenkow | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Jan 2015 | Ilia Smirin | Michal Krasenkow | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 44th Rilton Cup |
| Jan 2013 | Michal Krasenkow | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 42nd Rilton Cup |
| Apr 2001 | Ilia Smirin | Michal Krasenkow | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Dos Hermanas-A |
| Jan 1999 | Michal Krasenkow | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | EU-Cup 14th Final |
| Jan 1995 | Michal Krasenkow | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Rubinstein Memorial 32nd |
| Jan 1993 | Michal Krasenkow | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Las Palmas3 |
| Jan 1993 | Michal Krasenkow | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | Oviedo rapid |
| Jan 1990 | Ilia Smirin | Michal Krasenkow | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Moscow Open |
| Jan 1988 | Michal Krasenkow | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Vilnius |
| Jan 1987 | Ilia Smirin | Michal Krasenkow | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-URS otbor |
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What is the head-to-head score between Michal Krasenkow and Ilia Smirin?
In 11 recorded games, Michal Krasenkow has 1 wins, Ilia Smirin has 2 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Michal Krasenkow and Ilia Smirin played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1987 to Dec 2021.
What openings do Michal Krasenkow and Ilia Smirin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the Hungarian Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.