Aleksander Delchev vs Krasimir Rusev
GM Aleksander Delchev (2441) · GM Krasimir Rusev (2463)
Aleksander Delchev and Krasimir Rusev have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2003 and the most recent in Mar 2020. Delchev leads 3 wins to 2, with 8 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Delchev | Draws | Rusev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delchev with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Rusev with White | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Delchev | Draws | Rusev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Delchev | Draws | Rusev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A55 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A64 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Krasimir Rusev | Aleksander Delchev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | ch-BUL 84th |
| Feb 2019 | Aleksander Delchev | Krasimir Rusev | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | ch-BUL 83rd |
| Dec 2018 | Aleksander Delchev | Krasimir Rusev | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-EU blitz |
| Dec 2018 | Krasimir Rusev | Aleksander Delchev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-EU blitz |
| Jun 2015 | Aleksander Delchev | Krasimir Rusev | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 64th chT-BUL |
| Sep 2013 | Krasimir Rusev | Aleksander Delchev | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | 63rd chT-BUL GpA |
| Apr 2012 | Krasimir Rusev | Aleksander Delchev | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-BUL |
| Jun 2011 | Krasimir Rusev | Aleksander Delchev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-BUL 61th |
| Apr 2011 | Aleksander Delchev | Krasimir Rusev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-BUL 75th |
| Apr 2008 | Krasimir Rusev | Aleksander Delchev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9th ch-EU |
| Dec 2007 | Aleksander Delchev | Krasimir Rusev | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14th Zadar Open |
| Nov 2004 | Aleksander Delchev | Krasimir Rusev | 1-0 | Sicilian | chT-BUL 54th |
| Nov 2003 | Krasimir Rusev | Aleksander Delchev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-BUL |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksander Delchev and Krasimir Rusev?
In 13 recorded games, Aleksander Delchev has 3 wins, Krasimir Rusev has 2 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Aleksander Delchev and Krasimir Rusev played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Nov 2003 to Mar 2020.
What openings do Aleksander Delchev and Krasimir Rusev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Rat Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.