Alexander Morozevich vs Grigoriy Oparin
GM Alexander Morozevich (2654) · GM Grigoriy Oparin (2643)
Alexander Morozevich and Grigoriy Oparin have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2014 and the most recent in Oct 2018. Morozevich leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morozevich with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Oparin with White | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A40 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B83 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Alexander Morozevich | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-RUS rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Grigoriy Oparin | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Moscow Nutcracker Rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Alexander Morozevich | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | Moscow Nutcracker Rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Alexander Morozevich | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | Moscow Nutcracker |
| Sep 2016 | Grigoriy Oparin | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 70th ch-Moscow Blitz |
| Dec 2015 | Alexander Morozevich | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Moscow Nutcracker A Rapid |
| Dec 2015 | Grigoriy Oparin | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Moscow Nutcracker A Rapid |
| Dec 2015 | Grigoriy Oparin | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Moscow Nutcracker-A |
| Sep 2015 | Alexander Morozevich | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-Moscow blitz 69th |
| Dec 2014 | Alexander Morozevich | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Moscow Nutcracker rap |
| Dec 2014 | Grigoriy Oparin | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Moscow Nutcracker rap |
| Dec 2014 | Grigoriy Oparin | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Moscow Nutcracker |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Morozevich and Grigoriy Oparin?
In 12 recorded games, Alexander Morozevich has 2 wins, Grigoriy Oparin has 3 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Alexander Morozevich and Grigoriy Oparin played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Dec 2014 to Oct 2018.
What openings do Alexander Morozevich and Grigoriy Oparin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.