Pavel Smirnov vs Alexander Khripachenko
GM Pavel Smirnov (2460) · IM Alexander Khripachenko (2363)
Pavel Smirnov and Alexander Khripachenko have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2021 and the most recent in Feb 2024. Smirnov leads 6 wins to 3, with 13 draws (41% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (4 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Khripachenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smirnov with White | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Khripachenko with White | 14 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Khripachenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Blitz | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Khripachenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Alexander Khripachenko | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-Moscow Open Superfinal |
| Feb 2024 | Alexander Khripachenko | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Ufa Startsev Memorial |
| Feb 2024 | Alexander Khripachenko | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Ufa Startsev Memorial Rapid |
| Dec 2023 | Alexander Khripachenko | Pavel Smirnov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Blitz GP |
| Dec 2023 | Alexander Khripachenko | Pavel Smirnov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Rapid GP |
| Oct 2023 | Pavel Smirnov | Alexander Khripachenko | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Anapa Blitz Open |
| Oct 2023 | Alexander Khripachenko | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Anapa Rapid Open |
| Sep 2023 | Pavel Smirnov | Alexander Khripachenko | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Kerkinitida Cup Blitz |
| Sep 2023 | Pavel Smirnov | Alexander Khripachenko | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Kerkinitida Cup Rapid |
| Aug 2023 | Alexander Khripachenko | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Yalta Yialos Blitz Open |
| Aug 2023 | Pavel Smirnov | Alexander Khripachenko | 1-0 | Catalan | Yalta Yialos Rapid Open |
| Aug 2023 | Alexander Khripachenko | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Dzhubga Blitz Open |
| Aug 2023 | Alexander Khripachenko | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Dzhubga Rapid Open |
| Dec 2022 | Pavel Smirnov | Alexander Khripachenko | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | RUS GP Blitz Final |
| Dec 2022 | Pavel Smirnov | Alexander Khripachenko | 1-0 | Catalan | RUS GP Top 28 Rapid |
| Oct 2022 | Alexander Khripachenko | Pavel Smirnov | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | ch-RUS Rapid |
| Aug 2022 | Alexander Khripachenko | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Yalta Yialos Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Alexander Khripachenko | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Yalta Yialos Rapid |
| Jul 2022 | Pavel Smirnov | Alexander Khripachenko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Novorossiysk Small Land Rapid Open |
| Jun 2022 | Alexander Khripachenko | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Tuapse Blitz Open |
| Sep 2021 | Pavel Smirnov | Alexander Khripachenko | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Kerch Panticapaeum Rapid Open |
| Jul 2021 | Alexander Khripachenko | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Italian Game | Malaya Zemlya Blitz Open |
Interactive board, all 22 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Smirnov and Alexander Khripachenko?
In 22 recorded games, Pavel Smirnov has 6 wins, Alexander Khripachenko has 3 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Pavel Smirnov and Alexander Khripachenko played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Jul 2021 to Feb 2024.
What openings do Pavel Smirnov and Alexander Khripachenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (4 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.