A.R. Saleh Salem vs Denis Lazavik
GM A.R. Saleh Salem (2640) · GM Denis Lazavik (2621)
A.R. Saleh Salem and Denis Lazavik have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2020 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Salem leads 1 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Salem | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem with White | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Lazavik with White | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Salem | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Salem | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2025 | Denis Lazavik | AR Salem | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2023 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Catalan | PRO League Prelim |
| Feb 2023 | Denis Lazavik | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Airthings Masters Div 2 L |
| Feb 2023 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Airthings Masters Div 2 L |
| Feb 2023 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Airthings Masters Div 2 L |
| Dec 2022 | Denis Lazavik | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| May 2021 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2020 | Denis Lazavik | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between A.R. Saleh Salem and Denis Lazavik?
In 11 recorded games, A.R. Saleh Salem has 1 wins, Denis Lazavik has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have A.R. Saleh Salem and Denis Lazavik played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Dec 2020 to Jan 2026.
What openings do A.R. Saleh Salem and Denis Lazavik play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.