Alexander Morozevich vs Ernesto Inarkiev
GM Alexander Morozevich (2654) · GM Ernesto Inarkiev (2641)
Alexander Morozevich and Ernesto Inarkiev have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2003 and the most recent in Oct 2022. Morozevich leads 7 wins to 1, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morozevich with White | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Inarkiev with White | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Classical | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Alexander Morozevich | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Krasnogorsk Crocus Rapid |
| Oct 2015 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2015 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | English Defense | 16th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Sep 2015 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-Moscow blitz 69th |
| Nov 2014 | Alexander Morozevich | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Alexander Morozevich | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Moscow Petrosian Memorial |
| Jun 2014 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2008 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-RUS Superfinal 61st |
| Dec 2007 | Alexander Morozevich | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 60th RUS-ch Superfinal |
| Sep 2003 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | 56th ch-RUS |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Morozevich and Ernesto Inarkiev?
In 11 recorded games, Alexander Morozevich has 7 wins, Ernesto Inarkiev has 1 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Alexander Morozevich and Ernesto Inarkiev played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Sep 2003 to Oct 2022.
What openings do Alexander Morozevich and Ernesto Inarkiev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.