Sergei Movsesian vs Ilia Smirin
GM Sergei Movsesian (2594) · GM Ilia Smirin (2568)
Sergei Movsesian and Ilia Smirin have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2001 and the most recent in Dec 2015. Movsesian leads 1 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Smirin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movsesian with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Smirin with White | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Smirin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Smirin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B35 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B57 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Ilia Smirin | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-EU rapid |
| Apr 2015 | Ilia Smirin | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 10th WchT |
| Jun 2013 | Sergei Movsesian | Ilia Smirin | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Ilia Smirin | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2012 | Sergei Movsesian | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 28th EU-Cup |
| Sep 2006 | Sergei Movsesian | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15th chT-CRO |
| Feb 2005 | Ilia Smirin | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-CZE 0405 |
| Sep 2004 | Sergei Movsesian | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-CRO |
| May 2002 | Sergei Movsesian | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | Sicilian | Sarajevo Bosnia 32nd |
| May 2001 | Sergei Movsesian | Ilia Smirin | 0-1 | Sicilian | 31st Sarajevo Bosnia |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sergei Movsesian and Ilia Smirin?
In 10 recorded games, Sergei Movsesian has 1 wins, Ilia Smirin has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Sergei Movsesian and Ilia Smirin played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from May 2001 to Dec 2015.
What openings do Sergei Movsesian and Ilia Smirin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.