Aleksey Dreev vs Konstantin Sakaev

GM Aleksey Dreev (2577) · GM Konstantin Sakaev (2535)

Dreev wins

draws

Sakaev wins

games

Aleksey Dreev and Konstantin Sakaev have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1991 and the most recent in Oct 2021. Dreev leads 4 wins to 3, with 12 draws (37% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 34 moves.

Results by color

Split	Games	Dreev	Draws	Sakaev
Dreev with White	11	4	5	2
Sakaev with White	8	0	7	1

Results by time format

Format	Games	Dreev	Draws	Sakaev
Classical	16	4	11	1
Rapid	2	0	0	2
Blitz	1	0	1	0

Openings in their games

ECO	Opening	Games	Dreev	Draws	Sakaev
D80	Grünfeld Defense	2	0	2	0
E12	Queen's Indian Defense	2	0	1	1
E36	Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation	2	0	1	1
D35	Semi-Slav Defense	2	0	2	0
D31	Semi-Slav Defense	1	1	0	0
D36	Semi-Slav Defense	1	0	1	0
D43	Semi-Slav Defense	1	0	1	0
D43	Slav Defense	1	0	0	1

All games

Date	White	Black	Result	Opening	Event
Oct 2021	Alexey Dreev	Konstantin Sakaev	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	ch-RUS Blitz
Jun 2018	Alexey Dreev	Konstantin Sakaev	1/2-1/2	Queen's Indian Defense	71st ch-RUS Higher League
Nov 2010	Konstantin Sakaev	Alexey Dreev	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	18th Chigorin Memorial
Apr 2009	Alexey Dreev	Konstantin Sakaev	1/2-1/2	Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation	16th chT-RUS
Dec 2007	Alexey Dreev	Konstantin Sakaev	0-1	Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation	60th RUS-ch Superfinal
Dec 2005	Konstantin Sakaev	Alexey Dreev	1/2-1/2	Semi-Slav Defense	FIDE World Cup 13-16
Dec 2005	Alexey Dreev	Konstantin Sakaev	1-0	Semi-Slav Defense	FIDE World Cup 13-16
Dec 2004	Konstantin Sakaev	Alexey Dreev	1-0	Slav Defense	RUS Fed Internet Cup Final 5'
Jun 2004	Alexey Dreev	Konstantin Sakaev	1-0	London System	FIDE-Wch k.o.
Jun 2004	Alexey Dreev	Konstantin Sakaev	1-0	Indian Defense	FIDE-Wch k.o.
Jun 2004	Alexey Dreev	Konstantin Sakaev	1/2-1/2	Grünfeld Defense	FIDE-Wch k.o.
Jun 2004	Konstantin Sakaev	Alexey Dreev	1/2-1/2	Semi-Slav Defense	FIDE-Wch k.o.
Jun 2004	Alexey Dreev	Konstantin Sakaev	1/2-1/2	Grünfeld Defense	FIDE-Wch k.o.
Jun 2004	Konstantin Sakaev	Alexey Dreev	1/2-1/2	Semi-Slav Defense	FIDE-Wch k.o.
Mar 2003	Alexey Dreev	Konstantin Sakaev	0-1	Queen's Indian Defense	Internet Section 18-A
Dec 1994	Konstantin Sakaev	Alexey Dreev	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	Olympiad-31
Jan 1992	Alexey Dreev	Konstantin Sakaev	1-0	Slav Defense	Moscow Alekhine Open
Jan 1992	Konstantin Sakaev	Alexey Dreev	1/2-1/2	Semi-Slav Defense	Brno
Jan 1991	Konstantin Sakaev	Alexey Dreev	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	ch-URS58

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Aleksey Dreev and Konstantin Sakaev?

In 19 recorded games, Aleksey Dreev has 4 wins, Konstantin Sakaev has 3 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.

How many times have Aleksey Dreev and Konstantin Sakaev played each other?

Our database records 19 games between them, from Jan 1991 to Oct 2021.

What openings do Aleksey Dreev and Konstantin Sakaev play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.