Pavel Smirnov vs David Zakaryan
GM Pavel Smirnov (2460) · IM David Zakaryan (2273)
Pavel Smirnov and David Zakaryan have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2021 and the most recent in Oct 2023. Smirnov leads 8 wins to 0, with 6 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Zakaryan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smirnov with White | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Zakaryan with White | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Zakaryan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Zakaryan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | David Zakaryan | Pavel Smirnov | 0-1 | Vienna Game | Anapa Blitz Open |
| Sep 2023 | David Zakaryan | Pavel Smirnov | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | Kerkinitida Cup Blitz |
| Sep 2023 | David Zakaryan | Pavel Smirnov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Kerkinitida Cup Rapid |
| Aug 2023 | Pavel Smirnov | David Zakaryan | 1-0 | Catalan | Yalta Yialos Blitz Open |
| Aug 2023 | Pavel Smirnov | David Zakaryan | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Yalta Yialos Rapid Open |
| Aug 2023 | Pavel Smirnov | David Zakaryan | 1-0 | Catalan | Dzhubga Blitz Open |
| May 2023 | David Zakaryan | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Gelendzhik Rapid Open |
| Jun 2022 | Pavel Smirnov | David Zakaryan | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Tuapse Blitz Open |
| Jun 2022 | Pavel Smirnov | David Zakaryan | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Tuapse Rapid Open |
| Oct 2021 | David Zakaryan | Pavel Smirnov | 0-1 | Catalan | 28th Rostov on Don Rapid GP Stage |
| Sep 2021 | Pavel Smirnov | David Zakaryan | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Kerch Panticapaeum Rapid Open |
| Jul 2021 | David Zakaryan | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Malaya Zemlya Rapid Open |
| Jul 2021 | David Zakaryan | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Malaya Zemlya Blitz Open |
| Jul 2021 | David Zakaryan | Pavel Smirnov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Tuapse Blitz Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Smirnov and David Zakaryan?
In 14 recorded games, Pavel Smirnov has 8 wins, David Zakaryan has 0 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Pavel Smirnov and David Zakaryan played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jul 2021 to Oct 2023.
What openings do Pavel Smirnov and David Zakaryan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the Catalan (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.