Pavel Smirnov vs Artyom Timofeev
GM Pavel Smirnov (2460) · GM Artyom Timofeev (2511)
Pavel Smirnov and Artyom Timofeev have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2004 and the most recent in Oct 2024. Smirnov leads 1 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (47% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Timofeev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smirnov with White | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Timofeev with White | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Timofeev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Timofeev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Pavel Smirnov | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-RUS Rapid 2024 |
| Oct 2024 | Pavel Smirnov | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | TCh-RUS Blitz 2024 |
| Feb 2024 | Artyom Timofeev | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Ufa Startsev Memorial |
| Oct 2023 | Pavel Smirnov | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-RUS Blitz |
| Oct 2022 | Pavel Smirnov | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | ch-RUS Blitz |
| Dec 2016 | Pavel Smirnov | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | RUS Cup final |
| Dec 2016 | Artyom Timofeev | Pavel Smirnov | 0-1 | Sicilian | RUS Cup final |
| Jan 2013 | Pavel Smirnov | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Dvorkovich Memorial Open |
| Jul 2012 | Artyom Timofeev | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2nd Samara Polugaevsky Memorial |
| Nov 2010 | Pavel Smirnov | Artyom Timofeev | 0-1 | French Defense | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2010 | Artyom Timofeev | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | RUS Cup final |
| Feb 2009 | Artyom Timofeev | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Moscow Open A |
| Sep 2006 | Artyom Timofeev | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 59th ch-RUS 1st League |
| Apr 2005 | Artyom Timofeev | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-RUS 12th |
| May 2004 | Artyom Timofeev | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 57th ch-RUS qual |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Smirnov and Artyom Timofeev?
In 15 recorded games, Pavel Smirnov has 1 wins, Artyom Timofeev has 6 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Pavel Smirnov and Artyom Timofeev played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from May 2004 to Oct 2024.
What openings do Pavel Smirnov and Artyom Timofeev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.