Pavel Smirnov vs Grigoriy Oparin
GM Pavel Smirnov (2460) · GM Grigoriy Oparin (2643)
Pavel Smirnov and Grigoriy Oparin have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2013 and the most recent in Feb 2025. Smirnov leads 0 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smirnov with White | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Oparin with White | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | G Oparin | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Chessable Masters Play-In |
| Jul 2023 | Pavel Smirnov | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2021 | Grigoriy Oparin | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2020 | Grigoriy Oparin | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Speed Chess Super Swiss KO |
| Oct 2020 | Grigoriy Oparin | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Speed Chess Super Swiss KO |
| Oct 2020 | Pavel Smirnov | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess Super Swiss KO |
| Oct 2020 | Pavel Smirnov | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Speed Chess Super Swiss KO |
| Oct 2020 | Grigoriy Oparin | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess Super Swiss KO |
| Oct 2020 | Pavel Smirnov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess Super Swiss KO |
| Oct 2020 | Pavel Smirnov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Speed Chess Super Swiss KO |
| Oct 2020 | Pavel Smirnov | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| Jul 2016 | Grigoriy Oparin | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Vladivostok Primorsky Debut |
| Dec 2013 | Pavel Smirnov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 9th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Smirnov and Grigoriy Oparin?
In 13 recorded games, Pavel Smirnov has 0 wins, Grigoriy Oparin has 7 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Pavel Smirnov and Grigoriy Oparin played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Dec 2013 to Feb 2025.
What openings do Pavel Smirnov and Grigoriy Oparin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.