Gregory Kaidanov vs Alexander Goldin
GM Gregory Kaidanov (2480) · GM Alexander Goldin (2514)
Gregory Kaidanov and Alexander Goldin have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1986 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Kaidanov leads 4 wins to 1, with 7 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kaidanov | Draws | Goldin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaidanov with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Goldin with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kaidanov | Draws | Goldin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kaidanov | Draws | Goldin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A32 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Goldin,A | Kaidanov,G | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-USA Seniors 2026 |
| Jul 2025 | A Goldin | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | ch-USA Seniors |
| Oct 2020 | Alexander Goldin | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | USA-ch Seniors 50 |
| Jul 2019 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Goldin | 1-0 | Réti Opening | USA-ch Seniors 50 |
| Jan 2003 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Goldin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-USA |
| Apr 1999 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Goldin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1st Foxwoods Open |
| Jan 1998 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Goldin | 0-1 | Catalan | 26th World Open |
| Jan 1995 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Goldin | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 23rd World Open |
| Jan 1993 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Goldin | 1-0 | Catalan | New York Hudson |
| Jan 1992 | Alexander Goldin | Gregory Kaidanov | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | 20th World Open |
| Sep 1988 | Alexander Goldin | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 1st URS Club Cup |
| Jan 1986 | Alexander Goldin | Gregory Kaidanov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Smolensk |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gregory Kaidanov and Alexander Goldin?
In 12 recorded games, Gregory Kaidanov has 4 wins, Alexander Goldin has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Gregory Kaidanov and Alexander Goldin played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1986 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Gregory Kaidanov and Alexander Goldin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Catalan (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.