Pavel Smirnov vs Vladimir Zakhartsov
GM Pavel Smirnov (2460) · GM Vladimir Zakhartsov (2432)
Pavel Smirnov and Vladimir Zakhartsov have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2015 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Smirnov leads 4 wins to 1, with 10 draws (33% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (4 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Zakhartsov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smirnov with White | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Zakhartsov with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Zakhartsov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Zakhartsov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Blitz GP RUS TOP28 |
| Nov 2025 | Pavel Smirnov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Rapid GP RUS TOP28 |
| Sep 2024 | Pavel Smirnov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid |
| May 2024 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 31st chT-RUS |
| Jan 2024 | Pavel Smirnov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Ekaterinburg Scerbin Memorial Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Pavel Smirnov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Blitz GP |
| Dec 2023 | Pavel Smirnov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Rapid GP |
| Nov 2023 | Pavel Smirnov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup Rapid |
| Oct 2023 | Pavel Smirnov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Sochi Pearl Blitz Open |
| Aug 2023 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Pavel Smirnov | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | Dzhubga Blitz Open |
| Jul 2023 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Julius Baer Play In |
| Jan 2023 | Pavel Smirnov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Ekaterinburg Scerbin Mem |
| Nov 2022 | Pavel Smirnov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 18th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Jun 2021 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Anapa Sea Harbor Cup Blitz |
| Jan 2015 | Pavel Smirnov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Dvorkovich Memorial Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Smirnov and Vladimir Zakhartsov?
In 15 recorded games, Pavel Smirnov has 4 wins, Vladimir Zakhartsov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Pavel Smirnov and Vladimir Zakhartsov played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 2015 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Pavel Smirnov and Vladimir Zakhartsov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (4 games), followed by the Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.