Alexander Morozevich vs Nikita Vitiugov
GM Alexander Morozevich (2654) · GM Nikita Vitiugov (2666)
Alexander Morozevich and Nikita Vitiugov have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2007 and the most recent in Nov 2016. Morozevich leads 4 wins to 4, with 12 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morozevich with White | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| Vitiugov with White | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Blitz | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Alexander Morozevich | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 32nd EU-Cup |
| Oct 2015 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Alexander Morozevich | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | ch-RUS 67th |
| Apr 2014 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 21st chT-RUS |
| Aug 2013 | Alexander Morozevich | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Alexander Morozevich | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Alexander Morozevich | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Alexander Morozevich | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Oct 2012 | Alexander Morozevich | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 28th EU-Cup |
| Jan 2012 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | English Opening | 54th Reggio Emilia |
| Dec 2011 | Alexander Morozevich | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 54th Reggio Emilia |
| Oct 2011 | Alexander Morozevich | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Saratov Governor's Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Slav Defense | St Petersburg-Moscow Match 22nd |
| Sep 2011 | Alexander Morozevich | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | St Petersburg-Moscow Match 22nd |
| Oct 2008 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS Superfinal 61st |
| Dec 2007 | Alexander Morozevich | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 60th RUS-ch Superfinal |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Morozevich and Nikita Vitiugov?
In 20 recorded games, Alexander Morozevich has 4 wins, Nikita Vitiugov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Alexander Morozevich and Nikita Vitiugov played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Dec 2007 to Nov 2016.
What openings do Alexander Morozevich and Nikita Vitiugov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.