Zhamsaran Tsydypov vs Pavel Smirnov
GM Zhamsaran Tsydypov (2525) · GM Pavel Smirnov (2460)
Zhamsaran Tsydypov and Pavel Smirnov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2010 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Tsydypov leads 7 wins to 5, with 2 draws (86% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Tsydypov | Draws | Smirnov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsydypov with White | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Smirnov with White | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Tsydypov | Draws | Smirnov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Tsydypov | Draws | Smirnov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B77 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A97 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Pavel Smirnov | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | chT-RUS Blitz 2025 |
| Oct 2024 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-RUS Blitz 2024 |
| Jan 2024 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Ekaterinburg Scerbin Memorial Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Pavel Smirnov | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Blitz GP |
| Dec 2023 | Pavel Smirnov | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Rapid GP |
| Oct 2023 | Pavel Smirnov | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Sochi Pearl Blitz Open |
| Dec 2022 | Pavel Smirnov | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 0-1 | Modern Defense | RUS GP Top 28 Rapid |
| Nov 2022 | Pavel Smirnov | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 18th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup Rapid |
| Dec 2017 | Pavel Smirnov | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | ch-RUS rapid GP final |
| Jun 2017 | Pavel Smirnov | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 39th Nezhmetdinov Memorial |
| Dec 2013 | Pavel Smirnov | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | RUS Cup rapid final |
| Dec 2013 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Pavel Smirnov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | RUS Cup rapid final |
| Sep 2012 | Pavel Smirnov | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Vladivostok Russian Cup |
| May 2010 | Pavel Smirnov | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1-0 | Philidor | ch-Sibiria Region |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Zhamsaran Tsydypov and Pavel Smirnov?
In 14 recorded games, Zhamsaran Tsydypov has 7 wins, Pavel Smirnov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Zhamsaran Tsydypov and Pavel Smirnov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from May 2010 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Zhamsaran Tsydypov and Pavel Smirnov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (2 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.