Pavel Smirnov vs Dmitry Bocharov
GM Pavel Smirnov (2460) · GM Dmitry Bocharov (2534)
Pavel Smirnov and Dmitry Bocharov have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2004 and the most recent in Jan 2024. Smirnov leads 7 wins to 7, with 10 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Philidor (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Bocharov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smirnov with White | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Bocharov with White | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Bocharov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Rapid | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Bocharov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Pavel Smirnov | Dmitry Bocharov | 1-0 | Catalan | Ekaterinburg Scerbin Memorial Blitz |
| Oct 2023 | Pavel Smirnov | Dmitry Bocharov | 1-0 | Catalan | chT-RUS Rapid |
| Dec 2022 | Dmitry Bocharov | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | RUS GP Top 28 Rapid |
| Nov 2021 | Dmitry Bocharov | Pavel Smirnov | 0-1 | English Opening | RUS GP Rapid Final |
| Dec 2017 | Pavel Smirnov | Dmitry Bocharov | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | ch-RUS rapid GP final |
| Nov 2017 | Dmitry Bocharov | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 13th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Dec 2016 | Dmitry Bocharov | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | RUS GP Gp rapid final |
| Jul 2016 | Pavel Smirnov | Dmitry Bocharov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Vladivostok Primorsky Debut |
| Dec 2015 | Dmitry Bocharov | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | RUS GP rap |
| Jul 2015 | Pavel Smirnov | Dmitry Bocharov | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Vladivostok Primorsky Debut |
| Jul 2015 | Pavel Smirnov | Dmitry Bocharov | 0-1 | Catalan | Vladivostok Meridian Open Rapid |
| Nov 2014 | Dmitry Bocharov | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 10th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Dec 2013 | Pavel Smirnov | Dmitry Bocharov | 0-1 | Sicilian | 9th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup A |
| Jun 2013 | Pavel Smirnov | Dmitry Bocharov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 17th Izmailov Memorial Open |
| Nov 2012 | Pavel Smirnov | Dmitry Bocharov | 1/2-1/2 | English Defense | Novosibirsk Siberian Bank Cup |
| May 2011 | Pavel Smirnov | Dmitry Bocharov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-Sibiria Region |
| Aug 2010 | Pavel Smirnov | Dmitry Bocharov | 0-1 | Sicilian | 63rd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Oct 2008 | Dmitry Bocharov | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Mar 2008 | Dmitry Bocharov | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-World University 10th |
| Nov 2005 | Pavel Smirnov | Dmitry Bocharov | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2005 | Dmitry Bocharov | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2005 | Pavel Smirnov | Dmitry Bocharov | 0-1 | Philidor | ch-RUS sf 58th |
| Feb 2005 | Dmitry Bocharov | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Sep 2004 | Dmitry Bocharov | Pavel Smirnov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 8th WUCC Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Smirnov and Dmitry Bocharov?
In 24 recorded games, Pavel Smirnov has 7 wins, Dmitry Bocharov has 7 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Pavel Smirnov and Dmitry Bocharov played each other?
Our database records 24 games between them, from Sep 2004 to Jan 2024.
What openings do Pavel Smirnov and Dmitry Bocharov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Philidor (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.