Vladimir Malakhov vs Pavel Eljanov
GM Vladimir Malakhov (2597) · GM Pavel Eljanov (2664)
Vladimir Malakhov and Pavel Eljanov have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2006 and the most recent in Sep 2023. Malakhov leads 4 wins to 4, with 10 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (6 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malakhov with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Eljanov with White | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | Vladimir Malakhov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | AI Cup Play In |
| Dec 2017 | Pavel Eljanov | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2016 | Pavel Eljanov | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 32nd EU-Cup |
| Sep 2013 | Vladimir Malakhov | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | World Cup ACP |
| Sep 2013 | Pavel Eljanov | Vladimir Malakhov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | World Cup ACP |
| Oct 2012 | Pavel Eljanov | Vladimir Malakhov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 28th EU-Cup |
| Apr 2012 | Vladimir Malakhov | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 19th chT-RUS |
| Apr 2011 | Pavel Eljanov | Vladimir Malakhov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 18th chT-RUS |
| Sep 2010 | Vladimir Malakhov | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19th chT-CRO 1A |
| Nov 2009 | Pavel Eljanov | Vladimir Malakhov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Vladimir Malakhov | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Pavel Eljanov | Vladimir Malakhov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Vladimir Malakhov | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Pavel Eljanov | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2009 | Vladimir Malakhov | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 18th chT-CRO 1A |
| Jul 2008 | Pavel Eljanov | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 30th Politiken Cup |
| May 2007 | Pavel Eljanov | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-RUS 14th |
| Feb 2006 | Pavel Eljanov | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Malakhov and Pavel Eljanov?
In 18 recorded games, Vladimir Malakhov has 4 wins, Pavel Eljanov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Vladimir Malakhov and Pavel Eljanov played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Feb 2006 to Sep 2023.
What openings do Vladimir Malakhov and Pavel Eljanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (6 games), followed by the English Opening: Slav Setup (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.