Alexander Gelman vs Vasif Durarbayli
IM Alexander Gelman (2422) · GM Vasif Durarbayli (2611)
Alexander Gelman and Vasif Durarbayli have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2020 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Gelman leads 1 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gelman | Draws | Durarbayli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelman with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Durarbayli with White | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gelman | Draws | Durarbayli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gelman | Draws | Durarbayli |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B50 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Alexander Gelman | Vasif Durarbayli | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | A Gelman | Vasif Durarbayli | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2025 | Vasif Durarbayli | A Gelman | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2025 | A Gelman | Vasif Durarbayli | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Vasif Durarbayli | Alexander Gelman | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Vasif Durarbayli | Alexander Gelman | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Alexander Gelman | Vasif Durarbayli | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2021 | Vasif Durarbayli | Alexander Gelman | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2021 | Alexander Gelman | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Oct 2020 | Vasif Durarbayli | Alexander Gelman | 1-0 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Gelman and Vasif Durarbayli?
In 10 recorded games, Alexander Gelman has 1 wins, Vasif Durarbayli has 8 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Alexander Gelman and Vasif Durarbayli played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 2020 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Alexander Gelman and Vasif Durarbayli play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games), followed by the London System (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.