Aleksandra Goryachkina vs Rudik Makarian
GM Aleksandra Goryachkina (2536) · GM Rudik Makarian (2543)
Aleksandra Goryachkina and Rudik Makarian have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2020 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Goryachkina leads 2 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (77% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goryachkina with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Makarian with White | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Rudik Makarian | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | Rudik Makarian | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Colle System | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Rudik Makarian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Rudik Makarian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Rudik Makarian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2021 | Rudik Makarian | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2020 | Rudik Makarian | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 73rd ch-RUS Higher League |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandra Goryachkina and Rudik Makarian?
In 13 recorded games, Aleksandra Goryachkina has 2 wins, Rudik Makarian has 8 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Aleksandra Goryachkina and Rudik Makarian played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Oct 2020 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Aleksandra Goryachkina and Rudik Makarian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.