Sergey Volkov vs Pavel Smirnov
GM Sergey Volkov (2382) · GM Pavel Smirnov (2460)
Sergey Volkov and Pavel Smirnov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2004 and the most recent in Sep 2024. Volkov leads 1 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (6 games). The average game between them lasted 30 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Volkov | Draws | Smirnov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkov with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Smirnov with White | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Volkov | Draws | Smirnov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Volkov | Draws | Smirnov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Sergey Volkov | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Satka Magnezit Group Cup |
| Feb 2024 | Sergey Volkov | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Ufa Startsev Memorial Blitz |
| Jan 2024 | Pavel Smirnov | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Ekaterinburg Scerbin Memorial Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Pavel Smirnov | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Rapid GP |
| Nov 2021 | Sergey Volkov | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | RUS GP Rapid Final |
| Jun 2019 | Pavel Smirnov | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Grozny Kadyrov Memorial rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Pavel Smirnov | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | RUS GP Gp rapid final |
| Dec 2014 | Sergey Volkov | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | RUS GP Rapid Final |
| Dec 2014 | Pavel Smirnov | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | RUS GP Rapid Final |
| May 2014 | Pavel Smirnov | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Agzamov Memorial 08th |
| Feb 2009 | Sergey Volkov | Pavel Smirnov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Dec 2004 | Sergey Volkov | Pavel Smirnov | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | RUS Cup Qualifier 5 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sergey Volkov and Pavel Smirnov?
In 12 recorded games, Sergey Volkov has 1 wins, Pavel Smirnov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Sergey Volkov and Pavel Smirnov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Dec 2004 to Sep 2024.
What openings do Sergey Volkov and Pavel Smirnov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (6 games), followed by the Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.