Alexander G Beliavsky vs Evgeniy Sveshnikov
GM Alexander G Beliavsky (2416) · Evgeniy Sveshnikov
Alexander G Beliavsky and Evgeniy Sveshnikov have played 26 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1976 and the most recent in Jun 2019. Beliavsky leads 5 wins to 3, with 18 draws (31% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Semi-Slav Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Beliavsky | Draws | Sveshnikov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beliavsky with White | 15 | 3 | 10 | 2 |
| Sveshnikov with White | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Beliavsky | Draws | Sveshnikov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 23 | 4 | 16 | 3 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Beliavsky | Draws | Sveshnikov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B58 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Maribor-RUS Friendly Match |
| Jun 2019 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | Maribor-RUS Friendly Match |
| Jun 2018 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Maribor Match |
| Jun 2018 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | Maribor Match |
| Jun 2018 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1-0 | Catalan | Maribor Match |
| Jun 2018 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Maribor m rapid |
| Jun 2018 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 0-1 | Vienna Game | Maribor m rapid |
| Jun 2018 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | Maribor m rapid |
| Jan 2002 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Metalska Trgovina CC 90 |
| Oct 2001 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | 11th chT-SLO |
| Oct 2000 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10th chT-SLO |
| Nov 1999 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 09th chT-SLO |
| Jan 1999 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | chT-YUG |
| Nov 1998 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | 08th chT-SLO |
| Jan 1996 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 17th Bled Open |
| Jan 1986 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Sochi Chigorin Memorial |
| Jun 1982 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | chT-URS Cup 12th |
| Dec 1981 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-URS 49 Final |
| Oct 1980 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 48th ch-URS First League |
| Dec 1979 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 0-1 | Modern Defense | ch-URS47 Final |
| Oct 1979 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 0-1 | Catalan | Novi Sad |
| Dec 1978 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | ch-URS46 Final |
| Jan 1978 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-URS46 First League |
| Jan 1978 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Zonal Lvov |
| Jan 1977 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Le Havre |
| Jan 1976 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | ch-URS 44 First League |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander G Beliavsky and Evgeniy Sveshnikov?
In 26 recorded games, Alexander G Beliavsky has 5 wins, Evgeniy Sveshnikov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 18 times.
How many times have Alexander G Beliavsky and Evgeniy Sveshnikov played each other?
Our database records 26 games between them, from Jan 1976 to Jun 2019.
What openings do Alexander G Beliavsky and Evgeniy Sveshnikov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Semi-Slav Defense (4 games), followed by the Catalan (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.