Victor Mikhalevski vs Ilia Smirin
GM Victor Mikhalevski (2494) · GM Ilia Smirin (2568)
Victor Mikhalevski and Ilia Smirin have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1996 and the most recent in Nov 2024. Mikhalevski leads 5 wins to 5, with 5 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (4 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mikhalevski | Draws | Smirin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikhalevski with White | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Smirin with White | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mikhalevski | Draws | Smirin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mikhalevski | Draws | Smirin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | I Smirin | Victor Mikhalevski | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Dov Porat Blitz |
| Jun 2021 | Ilia Smirin | Victor Mikhalevski | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | chT-ISR |
| Dec 2018 | Victor Mikhalevski | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | ch-ISR |
| Jun 2014 | Ilia Smirin | Victor Mikhalevski | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-ISR |
| Apr 2013 | Victor Mikhalevski | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | ch-ISR |
| Jul 2009 | Ilia Smirin | Victor Mikhalevski | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 37th World Open |
| Jul 2008 | Victor Mikhalevski | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 36th World Open |
| Apr 2007 | Ilia Smirin | Victor Mikhalevski | 0-1 | Hungarian Opening | chT-ISR |
| Mar 2004 | Victor Mikhalevski | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | chT-ISR |
| Jul 2000 | Ilia Smirin | Victor Mikhalevski | 1-0 | English Opening | 1st ch-EU |
| May 1998 | Victor Mikhalevski | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Dov Porath Memorial |
| Jan 1998 | Ilia Smirin | Victor Mikhalevski | 0-1 | English Opening | chT-ISR |
| Jan 1998 | Victor Mikhalevski | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | chT-ISR |
| Dec 1997 | Ilia Smirin | Victor Mikhalevski | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Rishon Le Ziyyon 9798 |
| Jan 1996 | Ilia Smirin | Victor Mikhalevski | 1-0 | English Opening | chT-ISR |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Victor Mikhalevski and Ilia Smirin?
In 15 recorded games, Victor Mikhalevski has 5 wins, Ilia Smirin has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Victor Mikhalevski and Ilia Smirin played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 1996 to Nov 2024.
What openings do Victor Mikhalevski and Ilia Smirin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (4 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.