Peter Svidler vs Pavel Eljanov

GM Peter Svidler (2682) · GM Pavel Eljanov (2664)

Svidler wins

draws

Eljanov wins

games

Peter Svidler and Pavel Eljanov have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2006 and the most recent in Sep 2024. Svidler leads 6 wins to 2, with 16 draws (33% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 34 moves.

Results by color

Split	Games	Svidler	Draws	Eljanov
Svidler with White	11	3	7	1
Eljanov with White	13	3	9	1

Results by time format

Format	Games	Svidler	Draws	Eljanov
Classical	12	1	11	0
Blitz	8	3	3	2
Rapid	4	2	2	0

Openings in their games

ECO	Opening	Games	Svidler	Draws	Eljanov
D80	Grünfeld Defense	3	1	2	0
A16	English Opening	2	0	2	0
C65	Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense	2	0	1	1
A14	English Opening: Neo-Catalan	1	1	0	0
A48	King's Indian Defense	1	0	1	0
A87	Rat Defense	1	1	0	0
A21	English Opening: Reverse Sicilian	1	0	1	0
B08	King's Indian Defense	1	1	0	0

All games

Date	White	Black	Result	Opening	Event
Sep 2024	Peter Svidler	Pavel Eljanov	1-0	Italian Game	Jerusalem Masters
Aug 2024	Peter Svidler	Pavel Eljanov	1-0	English Opening: Neo-Catalan	FIDE World Rapid Team
Jul 2024	Pavel Eljanov	Peter Svidler	1/2-1/2	Grünfeld Defense	ch-HUN Rapid
Jul 2024	Pavel Eljanov	Peter Svidler	1-0	King's Indian Defense	ch-HUN Blitz
Nov 2022	Peter Svidler	Pavel Eljanov	1/2-1/2	English Opening: Reverse Sicilian	MrDodgy Online Inv Group B 3rd
Sep 2020	Peter Svidler	Pavel Eljanov	1-0	English Opening	Titled Tue
Jun 2019	Pavel Eljanov	Peter Svidler	1/2-1/2	King's Indian Defense	Netanya Masters
Dec 2017	Peter Svidler	Pavel Eljanov	1/2-1/2	English Opening: Slav Setup	Wch Blitz
Nov 2017	Peter Svidler	Pavel Eljanov	1/2-1/2	Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo	Palma de Mallorca FIDE GP
Nov 2016	Peter Svidler	Pavel Eljanov	1/2-1/2	Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense	Bundesliga 2016-17
Oct 2014	Pavel Eljanov	Peter Svidler	1/2-1/2	King's Indian Defense	Bundesliga 2014-15
Jun 2014	Pavel Eljanov	Peter Svidler	0-1	Rat Defense	8th Wch Blitz
Apr 2011	Pavel Eljanov	Peter Svidler	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	18th chT-RUS
Nov 2010	Pavel Eljanov	Peter Svidler	1/2-1/2	Grünfeld Defense	5th Wch Blitz
Nov 2010	Peter Svidler	Pavel Eljanov	1/2-1/2	Caro-Kann: Classical	5th Wch Blitz
May 2010	Pavel Eljanov	Peter Svidler	1/2-1/2	Grünfeld Defense	Astrakhan FIDE GP
Apr 2009	Pavel Eljanov	Peter Svidler	0-1	Grünfeld Defense	Nalchik FIDE GP
Mar 2009	Pavel Eljanov	Peter Svidler	1/2-1/2	Grünfeld Defense	Bundesliga 2008-09
Aug 2008	Pavel Eljanov	Peter Svidler	0-1	King's Indian Defense	Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz
Aug 2008	Peter Svidler	Pavel Eljanov	0-1	Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense	Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz
Jun 2008	Pavel Eljanov	Peter Svidler	1/2-1/2	English Opening	Foros Aerosvit 3rd
Feb 2008	Pavel Eljanov	Peter Svidler	1/2-1/2	English Opening	Bundesliga 2007-08
Jun 2007	Peter Svidler	Pavel Eljanov	1/2-1/2	Queen's Indian Defense	Foros Aerosvit
Jan 2006	Peter Svidler	Pavel Eljanov	1/2-1/2	Sicilian: Sveshnikov	Bundesliga 2005-06

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Peter Svidler and Pavel Eljanov?

In 24 recorded games, Peter Svidler has 6 wins, Pavel Eljanov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 16 times.

How many times have Peter Svidler and Pavel Eljanov played each other?

Our database records 24 games between them, from Jan 2006 to Sep 2024.

What openings do Peter Svidler and Pavel Eljanov play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (3 games), followed by the English Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.