Pavel Smirnov vs Boris Savchenko
GM Pavel Smirnov (2460) · GM Boris Savchenko (2490)
Pavel Smirnov and Boris Savchenko have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2006 and the most recent in Sep 2024. Smirnov leads 3 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (79% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Savchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smirnov with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Savchenko with White | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Savchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Savchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Boris Savchenko | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | King's Gambit | Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid |
| Oct 2021 | Boris Savchenko | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Italian Game | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| Jul 2021 | Boris Savchenko | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Italian Game | Tuapse Blitz Open |
| Jul 2021 | Boris Savchenko | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Tuapse Rapid Open |
| Aug 2019 | Boris Savchenko | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Vienna Game | 1st Madurai Athens of the East Open |
| Nov 2017 | Pavel Smirnov | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 13th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Jan 2016 | Boris Savchenko | Pavel Smirnov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2015 | Pavel Smirnov | Boris Savchenko | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Olongapo City Puregold Open |
| Jul 2015 | Pavel Smirnov | Boris Savchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Vladivostok Primorsky Debut |
| Jul 2015 | Pavel Smirnov | Boris Savchenko | 0-1 | Catalan | Vladivostok Meridian Open Rapid |
| Nov 2014 | Pavel Smirnov | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Catalan | 10th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Apr 2011 | Boris Savchenko | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-RUS rapid |
| Sep 2007 | Boris Savchenko | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 60th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Oct 2006 | Boris Savchenko | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14th Chigorin Memorial A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Smirnov and Boris Savchenko?
In 14 recorded games, Pavel Smirnov has 3 wins, Boris Savchenko has 8 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Pavel Smirnov and Boris Savchenko played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Oct 2006 to Sep 2024.
What openings do Pavel Smirnov and Boris Savchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the Italian Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.