Sergei Movsesian vs Pavel Eljanov
GM Sergei Movsesian (2594) · GM Pavel Eljanov (2664)
Sergei Movsesian and Pavel Eljanov have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2004 and the most recent in Mar 2019. Movsesian leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (56% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movsesian with White | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| Eljanov with White | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Sergei Movsesian | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | PRO League Stage |
| Apr 2015 | Sergei Movsesian | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10th WchT |
| Apr 2012 | Pavel Eljanov | Sergei Movsesian | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 19th chT-RUS |
| Jul 2011 | Sergei Movsesian | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8th WchT |
| Nov 2010 | Sergei Movsesian | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Pavel Eljanov | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5th Wch Blitz |
| May 2009 | Pavel Eljanov | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 39th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| May 2009 | Sergei Movsesian | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | 39th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Aug 2008 | Pavel Eljanov | Sergei Movsesian | 0-1 | London System | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Sergei Movsesian | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Pavel Eljanov | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 15th Mainz Ordix Open |
| Apr 2008 | Sergei Movsesian | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-RUS |
| Apr 2006 | Pavel Eljanov | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 13th chT-RUS |
| Sep 2005 | Sergei Movsesian | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | chT-ESP Honor Final 49th |
| May 2005 | Sergei Movsesian | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | 35th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Mar 2004 | Pavel Eljanov | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | - |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sergei Movsesian and Pavel Eljanov?
In 16 recorded games, Sergei Movsesian has 3 wins, Pavel Eljanov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Sergei Movsesian and Pavel Eljanov played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Mar 2004 to Mar 2019.
What openings do Sergei Movsesian and Pavel Eljanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.