Pavel Smirnov vs Denis Khismatullin
GM Pavel Smirnov (2460) · GM Denis Khismatullin (2522)
Pavel Smirnov and Denis Khismatullin have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2004 and the most recent in Dec 2015. Smirnov leads 5 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Hungarian Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Khismatullin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smirnov with White | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Khismatullin with White | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Khismatullin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Khismatullin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Denis Khismatullin | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | RUS GP rap |
| Nov 2014 | Pavel Smirnov | Denis Khismatullin | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2014 | Denis Khismatullin | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2014 | Pavel Smirnov | Denis Khismatullin | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Jul 2014 | Pavel Smirnov | Denis Khismatullin | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6th Izhevsk Corporation Cup |
| Jan 2014 | Denis Khismatullin | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Dvorkovich Memorial Open |
| Jan 2013 | Denis Khismatullin | Pavel Smirnov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Dvorkovich Memorial Open |
| Sep 2012 | Pavel Smirnov | Denis Khismatullin | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Vladivostok Russian Cup |
| Jul 2012 | Denis Khismatullin | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4th Izhevsk Corporation Cup A |
| Nov 2011 | Denis Khismatullin | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2011 | Denis Khismatullin | Pavel Smirnov | 0-1 | King's Indian: Sämisch | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2011 | Pavel Smirnov | Denis Khismatullin | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2011 | Pavel Smirnov | Denis Khismatullin | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | RUS Cup final |
| Sep 2008 | Denis Khismatullin | Pavel Smirnov | 0-1 | Catalan | Zvenigorod Autumn Open A |
| Jul 2006 | Denis Khismatullin | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 10th Izmailov Memorial Open |
| Apr 2004 | Pavel Smirnov | Denis Khismatullin | 1-0 | Sicilian | chT-RUS rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Smirnov and Denis Khismatullin?
In 16 recorded games, Pavel Smirnov has 5 wins, Denis Khismatullin has 7 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Pavel Smirnov and Denis Khismatullin played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Apr 2004 to Dec 2015.
What openings do Pavel Smirnov and Denis Khismatullin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Hungarian Opening (1 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.