Pentala Harikrishna vs Pavel Eljanov
GM Pentala Harikrishna (2655) · GM Pavel Eljanov (2664)
Pentala Harikrishna and Pavel Eljanov have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2004 and the most recent in May 2025. Harikrishna leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 11 draws (39% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Harikrishna | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harikrishna with White | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| Eljanov with White | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Harikrishna | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 2 | 10 | 3 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Harikrishna | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Pentala Harikrishna | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | TCh-HUN 2024-25 |
| Mar 2025 | Pentala Harikrishna | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Pentala Harikrishna | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chennai |
| Aug 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-World Rapid |
| Sep 2022 | Pavel Eljanov | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| May 2019 | Pavel Eljanov | Pentala Harikrishna | 0-1 | Catalan | FRA-chT Top 12 |
| Feb 2019 | Pentala Harikrishna | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Bundesliga 2018-19 |
| Apr 2017 | Pentala Harikrishna | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4th Gashimov Memorial |
| Jan 2017 | Pavel Eljanov | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 79th Tata Steel Masters |
| Sep 2016 | Pavel Eljanov | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Olympiad-42 |
| May 2016 | Pentala Harikrishna | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3rd Gashimov Memorial |
| Apr 2016 | Pavel Eljanov | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4th Norway Chess |
| Apr 2016 | Pavel Eljanov | Pentala Harikrishna | 0-1 | Catalan | 4th Norway Masters blitz |
| Oct 2014 | Pentala Harikrishna | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Bundesliga 2014-15 |
| May 2009 | Pentala Harikrishna | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 39th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| May 2009 | Pavel Eljanov | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 39th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Jul 2007 | Pavel Eljanov | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 8th Montreal |
| Oct 2004 | Pentala Harikrishna | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Olympiad-36 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pentala Harikrishna and Pavel Eljanov?
In 18 recorded games, Pentala Harikrishna has 3 wins, Pavel Eljanov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Pentala Harikrishna and Pavel Eljanov played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Oct 2004 to May 2025.
What openings do Pentala Harikrishna and Pavel Eljanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.