Pavel Smirnov vs Aleksei Pridorozhni
GM Pavel Smirnov (2460) · GM Aleksei Pridorozhni (2477)
Pavel Smirnov and Aleksei Pridorozhni have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2008 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Smirnov leads 2 wins to 2, with 11 draws (27% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 29 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Pridorozhni |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smirnov with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Pridorozhni with White | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Pridorozhni |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Pridorozhni |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E01 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Rapid GP RUS TOP28 |
| Dec 2023 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Rapid GP |
| Oct 2023 | Pavel Smirnov | Aleksei Pridorozhni | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-RUS Rapid |
| Oct 2023 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | Pavel Smirnov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | chT-RUS Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | RUS GP Top 28 Rapid |
| Nov 2021 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | RUS GP Rapid Final |
| Mar 2021 | Pavel Smirnov | Aleksei Pridorozhni | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2017 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-RUS rapid GP final |
| Nov 2017 | Pavel Smirnov | Aleksei Pridorozhni | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 13th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Jun 2016 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 38th Nezhmetdinov Memorial |
| Dec 2015 | Pavel Smirnov | Aleksei Pridorozhni | 0-1 | Slav Defense | RUS GP rap |
| Jul 2015 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | Pavel Smirnov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Vladivostok Primorsky Debut |
| Dec 2013 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup A |
| May 2008 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Alushta May |
| May 2008 | Pavel Smirnov | Aleksei Pridorozhni | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Alushta May |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Smirnov and Aleksei Pridorozhni?
In 15 recorded games, Pavel Smirnov has 2 wins, Aleksei Pridorozhni has 2 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Pavel Smirnov and Aleksei Pridorozhni played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from May 2008 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Pavel Smirnov and Aleksei Pridorozhni play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.