Pavel Eljanov vs Matthias Bluebaum
GM Pavel Eljanov (2664) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2694)
Pavel Eljanov and Matthias Bluebaum have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2015 and the most recent in May 2026. Eljanov leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Eljanov | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eljanov with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Bluebaum with White | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Eljanov | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Eljanov | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2026 | Pavel Eljanov | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Bundesliga 2025-26 |
| Feb 2025 | Pavel Eljanov | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Bundesliga 2023-24 |
| Nov 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Aimchess Rapid Div 3 L |
| Jul 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Aimchess Rapid Div 3 L |
| May 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ChessKid Cup Play In |
| Apr 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Bundesliga 2022-23 |
| Nov 2022 | Pavel Eljanov | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | English Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Pavel Eljanov | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Dortmund GER Grand Prix |
| Mar 2021 | Matthias Bluebaum | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2015 | Pavel Eljanov | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 9th Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Eljanov and Matthias Bluebaum?
In 14 recorded games, Pavel Eljanov has 3 wins, Matthias Bluebaum has 5 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Pavel Eljanov and Matthias Bluebaum played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Oct 2015 to May 2026.
What openings do Pavel Eljanov and Matthias Bluebaum play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (4 games), followed by the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.