Pavel Eljanov vs Anton Korobov
GM Pavel Eljanov (2664) · GM Anton Korobov (2621)
Pavel Eljanov and Anton Korobov have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2011 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Eljanov leads 5 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Eljanov | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eljanov with White | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Korobov with White | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Eljanov | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Eljanov | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| E32 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Pavel Eljanov | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | TCh-CZE Extraliga 2025-26 |
| Jun 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | May 27th Gladiators |
| May 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | May 27th Gladiators |
| May 2020 | Anton Korobov | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | May 27th Gladiators |
| May 2020 | Anton Korobov | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | May 27th Gladiators |
| May 2020 | Anton Korobov | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | May 27th Gladiators |
| May 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | May 27th Gladiators |
| May 2020 | Anton Korobov | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | May 27th Gladiators |
| May 2020 | Anton Korobov | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | May 27th Gladiators |
| May 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | May 27th Gladiators |
| Oct 2015 | Pavel Eljanov | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2014 | Pavel Eljanov | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-UKR 83rd |
| Jun 2013 | Anton Korobov | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-UKR 82nd |
| Jun 2013 | Pavel Eljanov | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Kiev Rapid |
| Feb 2013 | Pavel Eljanov | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Moscow Aeroflot Rapid Final |
| Feb 2013 | Pavel Eljanov | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Moscow Aeroflot Rapid Final |
| Feb 2013 | Anton Korobov | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Rapid Final |
| Aug 2012 | Anton Korobov | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-UKR 81st |
| Feb 2012 | Pavel Eljanov | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 11th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Jun 2011 | Anton Korobov | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-UKR 80th |
Interactive board, all 21 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Eljanov and Anton Korobov?
In 21 recorded games, Pavel Eljanov has 5 wins, Anton Korobov has 7 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Pavel Eljanov and Anton Korobov played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Jun 2011 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Pavel Eljanov and Anton Korobov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.