Aleksey Dreev vs Igor Novikov
GM Aleksey Dreev (2577) · GM Igor Novikov (2475)
Aleksey Dreev and Igor Novikov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1985 and the most recent in Oct 2004. Dreev leads 4 wins to 1, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Dreev | Draws | Novikov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dreev with White | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Novikov with White | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Dreev | Draws | Novikov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Dreev | Draws | Novikov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Alexey Dreev | Igor Novikov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Olympiad-36 |
| Jan 1993 | Igor Novikov | Alexey Dreev | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Bern Open |
| Jun 1992 | Igor Novikov | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Olympiad-30 |
| Jan 1991 | Igor Novikov | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | New York Open |
| Jan 1990 | Igor Novikov | Alexey Dreev | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Lvov zt |
| Nov 1987 | Igor Novikov | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-URS FL55 |
| Jan 1987 | Alexey Dreev | Igor Novikov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-URS otbor |
| Jan 1987 | Igor Novikov | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | ch-URS U26 |
| Jan 1986 | Igor Novikov | Alexey Dreev | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-URS U20 |
| Jan 1985 | Alexey Dreev | Igor Novikov | 1-0 | Torre Attack | ch-URS U26 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Aleksey Dreev and Igor Novikov?
In 10 recorded games, Aleksey Dreev has 4 wins, Igor Novikov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Aleksey Dreev and Igor Novikov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1985 to Oct 2004.
What openings do Aleksey Dreev and Igor Novikov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Horwitz Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.