Aleksa Strikovic vs Ruslan Pogorelov
GM Aleksa Strikovic (2398) · GM Ruslan Pogorelov (2274)
Aleksa Strikovic and Ruslan Pogorelov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1994 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Strikovic leads 6 wins to 0, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Strikovic | Draws | Pogorelov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strikovic with White | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Pogorelov with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Strikovic | Draws | Pogorelov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Strikovic | Draws | Pogorelov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B41 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Ruslan Pogorelov | Aleksa Strikovic | 0-1 | English Opening | Vega de San Mateo Activo |
| Dec 2024 | Ruslan Pogorelov | Aleksa Strikovic | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 2nd Vega de San Mateo |
| Jul 2009 | Ruslan Pogorelov | Aleksa Strikovic | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3rd Pamplona San Juan Open |
| Jan 2009 | Ruslan Pogorelov | Aleksa Strikovic | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 34th Seville Open |
| Oct 2006 | Aleksa Strikovic | Ruslan Pogorelov | 1-0 | English Opening | 3rd Calvia Open |
| Dec 2005 | Aleksa Strikovic | Ruslan Pogorelov | 1-0 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | Pamplona Open |
| Oct 2005 | Aleksa Strikovic | Ruslan Pogorelov | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | 2nd Calvia Open |
| Jun 2001 | Aleksa Strikovic | Ruslan Pogorelov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Narciso Yepes Open |
| Jan 1996 | Ruslan Pogorelov | Aleksa Strikovic | * | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | San Sebastian Open |
| Jan 1994 | Aleksa Strikovic | Ruslan Pogorelov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Ibercaja Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksa Strikovic and Ruslan Pogorelov?
In 10 recorded games, Aleksa Strikovic has 6 wins, Ruslan Pogorelov has 0 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Aleksa Strikovic and Ruslan Pogorelov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1994 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Aleksa Strikovic and Ruslan Pogorelov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.