Pavel Eljanov vs Yuriy Kuzubov
GM Pavel Eljanov (2664) · GM Yuriy Kuzubov (2603)
Pavel Eljanov and Yuriy Kuzubov have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2005 and the most recent in Jul 2023. Eljanov leads 4 wins to 11 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (63% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Eljanov | Draws | Kuzubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eljanov with White | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Kuzubov with White | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Eljanov | Draws | Kuzubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
| Classical | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Eljanov | Draws | Kuzubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Julius Baer Play In |
| Oct 2021 | Pavel Eljanov | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Jul 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | Yuriy Kuzubov | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Gladiators July 3rd |
| Jul 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Gladiators July 3rd |
| Jul 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Gladiators July 3rd |
| Jul 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | Yuriy Kuzubov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Gladiators July 3rd |
| Jul 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | Yuriy Kuzubov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Gladiators July 3rd |
| Jul 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Gladiators July 3rd |
| Jul 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Gladiators July 3rd |
| May 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | Yuriy Kuzubov | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Gladiators May 18th |
| May 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | Yuriy Kuzubov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Gladiators May 18th |
| May 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Gladiators May 18th |
| May 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Gladiators May 18th |
| May 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | Gladiators May 18th |
| May 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Gladiators May 18th |
| May 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Gladiators May 18th |
| May 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Catalan | Gladiators May 18th |
| May 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 10th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Dec 2019 | Pavel Eljanov | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-UKR 88th |
| May 2018 | Pavel Eljanov | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | FRA-chT Top 12 |
| Nov 2014 | Pavel Eljanov | Yuriy Kuzubov | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-UKR 83rd |
| Jul 2012 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-UKR 81st |
| Jul 2008 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | English Opening | 30th Politiken Cup |
| Feb 2005 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Eljanov and Yuriy Kuzubov?
In 24 recorded games, Pavel Eljanov has 4 wins, Yuriy Kuzubov has 11 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Pavel Eljanov and Yuriy Kuzubov played each other?
Our database records 24 games between them, from Feb 2005 to Jul 2023.
What openings do Pavel Eljanov and Yuriy Kuzubov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.