Aleksej Aleksandrov vs Viachaslau Zarubitski
GM Aleksej Aleksandrov (2449) · IM Viachaslau Zarubitski (2396)
Aleksej Aleksandrov and Viachaslau Zarubitski have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2017 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Aleksandrov leads 8 wins to 3, with 10 draws (52% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Aleksandrov | Draws | Zarubitski |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksandrov with White | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Zarubitski with White | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Aleksandrov | Draws | Zarubitski |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 20 | 7 | 10 | 3 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Aleksandrov | Draws | Zarubitski |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| D94 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A30 | Colle System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Grand Prix Chess III |
| Feb 2025 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Bronstein Memorial |
| Feb 2025 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | 23rd Orsha Open A 2025 |
| Jan 2025 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | 91st ch-BLR |
| Jan 2024 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | ch-BLR 90th |
| Jan 2023 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-BLR |
| Dec 2022 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Orsha GM 12 |
| Aug 2022 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | Minsk Open |
| Jan 2022 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | ch-BLR 88th |
| Jul 2021 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 14th Paracin Summer Open |
| Apr 2021 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Orsha Open |
| Jan 2021 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A |
| Oct 2020 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-BLR 84th |
| Feb 2020 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Aug 2019 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Minsk Kupreichik Memorial Open |
| Jun 2019 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-BLR |
| Jun 2018 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Minsk Kupreichik Memorial Open |
| Mar 2018 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 19th ch-EU |
| Feb 2018 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Orsha blitz Open |
| Jan 2018 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | ch-BLR 84th |
| Jan 2017 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-BLR 83rd |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksej Aleksandrov and Viachaslau Zarubitski?
In 21 recorded games, Aleksej Aleksandrov has 8 wins, Viachaslau Zarubitski has 3 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Aleksej Aleksandrov and Viachaslau Zarubitski played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Jan 2017 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Aleksej Aleksandrov and Viachaslau Zarubitski play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games), followed by the English Opening: Slav Setup (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.