Aleksey Dreev vs Ernesto Inarkiev
GM Aleksey Dreev (2577) · GM Ernesto Inarkiev (2641)
Aleksey Dreev and Ernesto Inarkiev have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2006 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Dreev leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 11 draws (39% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Dreev | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dreev with White | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| Inarkiev with White | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Dreev | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 2 | 8 | 4 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Dreev | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | A Dreev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | New Year Festival Blitz |
| Dec 2024 | A Dreev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Region Group Cup |
| Nov 2024 | Ernesto Inarkiev | A Dreev | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Region Group Cup |
| Dec 2023 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Moscow Region Group Cup |
| Dec 2023 | Alexey Dreev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Moscow Region Group Cup |
| Dec 2022 | Alexey Dreev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Moscow Region Cup |
| May 2022 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 29th chT-RUS |
| Dec 2019 | Alexey Dreev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2019 | Alexey Dreev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2019 | Alexey Dreev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| Aug 2019 | Alexey Dreev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 72nd ch-RUS |
| Dec 2018 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| Dec 2016 | Alexey Dreev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Apr 2012 | Alexey Dreev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 19th chT-RUS |
| Apr 2011 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18th chT-RUS |
| Dec 2007 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexey Dreev | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 60th RUS-ch Superfinal |
| Sep 2006 | Alexey Dreev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | 59th ch-RUS 1st League |
| Jul 2006 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 35th chT-GRE |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksey Dreev and Ernesto Inarkiev?
In 18 recorded games, Aleksey Dreev has 3 wins, Ernesto Inarkiev has 4 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Aleksey Dreev and Ernesto Inarkiev played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jul 2006 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Aleksey Dreev and Ernesto Inarkiev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.