Pavel Eljanov vs Grigoriy Oparin
GM Pavel Eljanov (2664) · GM Grigoriy Oparin (2643)
Pavel Eljanov and Grigoriy Oparin have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2014 and the most recent in Jan 2024. Eljanov leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Eljanov | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eljanov with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Oparin with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Eljanov | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Eljanov | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Pavel Eljanov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ChessKid Cup Div 2 W |
| May 2023 | Grigoriy Oparin | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ChessKid Cup Div 2 W |
| May 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ChessKid Cup Div 2 W |
| Jul 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2021 | Grigoriy Oparin | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Jul 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 17th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Aug 2018 | Grigoriy Oparin | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2016 | Pavel Eljanov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32nd EU-Cup |
| Feb 2014 | Pavel Eljanov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 12th Gibraltar Masters |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Eljanov and Grigoriy Oparin?
In 10 recorded games, Pavel Eljanov has 3 wins, Grigoriy Oparin has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Pavel Eljanov and Grigoriy Oparin played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Feb 2014 to Jan 2024.
What openings do Pavel Eljanov and Grigoriy Oparin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Slav Setup (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.