Vadim Zvjaginsev vs Pavel Smirnov
GM Vadim Zvjaginsev (2525) · GM Pavel Smirnov (2460)
Vadim Zvjaginsev and Pavel Smirnov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2008 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Zvjaginsev leads 0 wins to 0, with 10 draws (0% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games). The average game between them lasted 31 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Smirnov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zvjaginsev with White | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Smirnov with White | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Smirnov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Smirnov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C25 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D34 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Pavel Smirnov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | TCh-RUS Rapid 2025 |
| Oct 2022 | Pavel Smirnov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | chT-RUS Rapid |
| Oct 2022 | Pavel Smirnov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-RUS Blitz |
| Sep 2017 | Pavel Smirnov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid |
| Apr 2013 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-RUS 20th |
| Sep 2012 | Pavel Smirnov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Vladivostok Russian Cup |
| Oct 2011 | Pavel Smirnov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 19th Chigorin Memorial |
| Apr 2011 | Pavel Smirnov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 18th chT-RUS |
| Feb 2009 | Pavel Smirnov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Sep 2008 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Gambit | 61st ch-RUS Higher League |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Vadim Zvjaginsev and Pavel Smirnov?
In 10 recorded games, Vadim Zvjaginsev has 0 wins, Pavel Smirnov has 0 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Vadim Zvjaginsev and Pavel Smirnov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Sep 2008 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Vadim Zvjaginsev and Pavel Smirnov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games), followed by the King's Gambit (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.