Pavel Smirnov vs Oleg Vastrukhin
GM Pavel Smirnov (2460) · IM Oleg Vastrukhin (2354)
Pavel Smirnov and Oleg Vastrukhin have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2020 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Smirnov leads 7 wins to 4, with 11 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 28 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Vastrukhin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smirnov with White | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Vastrukhin with White | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Vastrukhin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid | 11 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Vastrukhin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Oleg Vastrukhin | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Blitz GP RUS TOP28 |
| Nov 2025 | Pavel Smirnov | Oleg Vastrukhin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Rapid GP RUS TOP28 |
| Nov 2025 | Pavel Smirnov | Oleg Vastrukhin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Ugra Cup Rapid 2025 |
| Dec 2023 | Pavel Smirnov | Oleg Vastrukhin | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Blitz GP |
| Dec 2023 | Oleg Vastrukhin | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Rapid GP |
| Oct 2023 | Oleg Vastrukhin | Pavel Smirnov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Sochi Pearl Blitz Open |
| Oct 2023 | Oleg Vastrukhin | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Anapa Rapid Open |
| Sep 2023 | Pavel Smirnov | Oleg Vastrukhin | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Kerkinitida Cup Rapid |
| Aug 2023 | Oleg Vastrukhin | Pavel Smirnov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Yalta Yialos Blitz Open |
| Aug 2023 | Pavel Smirnov | Oleg Vastrukhin | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Dzhubga Blitz Open |
| Aug 2023 | Pavel Smirnov | Oleg Vastrukhin | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Dzhubga Rapid Open |
| Jun 2023 | Pavel Smirnov | Oleg Vastrukhin | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Sevastopol Waltz Blitz |
| Jun 2023 | Oleg Vastrukhin | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Sevastopol Waltz Rapid |
| Dec 2022 | Oleg Vastrukhin | Pavel Smirnov | 0-1 | English Opening | RUS GP Blitz Final |
| Aug 2022 | Pavel Smirnov | Oleg Vastrukhin | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Yalta Yialos Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Pavel Smirnov | Oleg Vastrukhin | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Alushta Rapid Open |
| Jun 2022 | Oleg Vastrukhin | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Tuapse Blitz Open |
| Jun 2022 | Pavel Smirnov | Oleg Vastrukhin | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Tuapse Rapid Open |
| Sep 2021 | Oleg Vastrukhin | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Kerch Panticapaeum Rapid Open |
| Jul 2021 | Oleg Vastrukhin | Pavel Smirnov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Tuapse Blitz Open |
| Jun 2021 | Pavel Smirnov | Oleg Vastrukhin | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Anapa Sea Harbor Cup Blitz |
| Dec 2020 | Pavel Smirnov | Oleg Vastrukhin | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Levitov Christmas Online Q5 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Smirnov and Oleg Vastrukhin?
In 22 recorded games, Pavel Smirnov has 7 wins, Oleg Vastrukhin has 4 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Pavel Smirnov and Oleg Vastrukhin played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Dec 2020 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Pavel Smirnov and Oleg Vastrukhin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (5 games), followed by the Réti Opening (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.