Alexander Areshchenko vs Yuriy Kuzubov
GM Alexander Areshchenko (2598) · GM Yuriy Kuzubov (2603)
Alexander Areshchenko and Yuriy Kuzubov have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2002 and the most recent in Dec 2016. Areshchenko leads 3 wins to 0, with 14 draws (18% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 27 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Areshchenko | Draws | Kuzubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Areshchenko with White | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Kuzubov with White | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Areshchenko | Draws | Kuzubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 3 | 14 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Areshchenko | Draws | Kuzubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Alexander Areshchenko | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-UKR 85th |
| Dec 2015 | Alexander Areshchenko | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | ch-UKR |
| Nov 2014 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Alexander Areshchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-UKR 83rd |
| Aug 2014 | Alexander Areshchenko | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Lake Sevan |
| Aug 2012 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Alexander Areshchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-UKR 81st |
| Jan 2011 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Alexander Areshchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9th New Delhi Parsvnath Open |
| Aug 2009 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Alexander Areshchenko | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Zuerich Jubilee Open |
| Jan 2009 | Alexander Areshchenko | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1st Gurgon Open |
| Nov 2006 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Alexander Areshchenko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-UKR 75th |
| Nov 2006 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Alexander Areshchenko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-UKR 75th |
| Nov 2006 | Alexander Areshchenko | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | ch-UKR 75th |
| Nov 2006 | Alexander Areshchenko | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | ch-UKR 75th |
| Sep 2006 | Alexander Areshchenko | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15th Monarch Assurance |
| May 2006 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Alexander Areshchenko | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Evpatoria tt U20 |
| Aug 2005 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Alexander Areshchenko | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Aarhus Grundfos YM |
| Oct 2003 | Alexander Areshchenko | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | RUS-Cup 300 years |
| Mar 2002 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Alexander Areshchenko | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | ch-UKR U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Areshchenko and Yuriy Kuzubov?
In 17 recorded games, Alexander Areshchenko has 3 wins, Yuriy Kuzubov has 0 wins, and they have drawn 14 times.
How many times have Alexander Areshchenko and Yuriy Kuzubov played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Mar 2002 to Dec 2016.
What openings do Alexander Areshchenko and Yuriy Kuzubov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.