Pavel Eljanov vs Rustam Kasimdzhanov
GM Pavel Eljanov (2664) · GM Rustam Kasimdzhanov (2665)
Pavel Eljanov and Rustam Kasimdzhanov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2006 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Eljanov leads 3 wins to 0, with 8 draws (27% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Eljanov | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eljanov with White | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Kasimdzhanov with White | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Eljanov | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Eljanov | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Pavel Eljanov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| Jul 2021 | Pavel Eljanov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Dortmund GER Grand Prix |
| Sep 2018 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Olympiad-43 |
| Sep 2017 | Pavel Eljanov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Douglas IoM Open |
| Oct 2015 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Jul 2011 | Pavel Eljanov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-TUR |
| Aug 2009 | Pavel Eljanov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Jermuk FIDE GP |
| Apr 2009 | Pavel Eljanov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Nalchik FIDE GP |
| Dec 2008 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Elista FIDE GP |
| May 2007 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | chT-RUS 14th |
| Apr 2006 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 13th chT-RUS |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Eljanov and Rustam Kasimdzhanov?
In 11 recorded games, Pavel Eljanov has 3 wins, Rustam Kasimdzhanov has 0 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Pavel Eljanov and Rustam Kasimdzhanov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Apr 2006 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Pavel Eljanov and Rustam Kasimdzhanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.