In the last list of top games we published, we went over a few of Maxim Matlakov’s best chess games. In this post, we go through the best games of Pavel Eljanov.

10. Baskaran Adhiban vs Pavel Eljanov – Tata Steel Masters, Round 4 – Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands – January 17, 2017
Pavel Eljanov played against Baskaran Adhiban at the Tata Steel Masters tournament on January 17, 2017. Eljanov played the Queen’s Indian Defense with the black pieces.
9. Pavel Eljanov vs Alexander Onischuk – Montreal Empresa International, Round 5 – Montreal, Canada – August 12, 2006
Pavel Eljanov played against Alexander Onischuk at the Montreal Empresa International tournament on August 12, 2006. Eljanov played the Nimzo-Indian Defense with the white pieces.
8. Dmitry Jakovenko vs Pavel Eljanov – Russian Team Championship, Round 5 – Dagomys, Russia – April 05, 2010
Pavel Eljanov played against Dmitry Jakovenko at the Russian Team Championship tournament on April 05, 2010. Eljanov played the Caro-Kann Defense with the black pieces.
7. Pavel Eljanov vs Sergey Karjakin – Sberbank GM Rapid, Round 3 – Kiev, Ukraine – June 05, 2013
Pavel Eljanov played against Sergey Karjakin at the Sberbank GM Rapid tournament on June 05, 2013. Eljanov played the King’s Indian Attack with the white pieces.
6. Boris Gelfand vs Pavel Eljanov – Boris Gelfand, Round 4 – Netanya, Israel – June 26, 2019
Pavel Eljanov played against Boris Gelfand at the Boris Gelfand tournament on June 26, 2019. Eljanov played the Queen’s Indian Defense with the black pieces.
5. Pavel Eljanov vs Alireza Firouzja – Sharjah Masters, Round 7 –Sharjah, UAE – April 17, 2018
Pavel Eljanov played against Alireza Firouzja at the Sharjah Masters tournament on April 17, 2018. Eljanov played the Queen Pawn Game with the white pieces.
4. Pavel Eljanov vs Pavel Eljanov – Chigorin Memorial, Round 7 – St Petersburg, Russia – October 11, 2013
Pavel Eljanov played against Pavel Eljanov at the Chigorin Memorial tournament on October 11, 2013. Eljanov played the Nimzo-Indian Defense with the black pieces.
3. Alexander Panchenko vs Pavel Eljanov – Yalta op, Round 7 – Yalta, ASSR – January 01, 1996
Pavel Eljanov played against Alexander Panchenko at the Yalta op tournament on January 01, 1996. Eljanov played the Sicilian Defense with the black pieces.
2. Pavel Eljanov vs Yuri Vovk – Ukrainian Championship, Round 7 – Kiev, Ukraine – June 17, 2011
Pavel Eljanov played against Yuri Vovk at the – Ukrainian Championship tournament on June 17, 2011. Eljanov played the King’s Indian Defense with the white pieces.
1. Pavel Eljanov vs Dmitry Jakovenko – World Cup, Round 2 – Tromso, Norway – August 15, 2013
Pavel Eljanov played against Dmitry Jakovenko at the World Cup tournament on August 15, 2013. Eljanov played the English Opening with the white pieces.
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