Alexander Morozevich vs Teimour Radjabov
GM Alexander Morozevich (2654) · GM Teimour Radjabov (2689)
Alexander Morozevich and Teimour Radjabov have played 28 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2002 and the most recent in Sep 2022. Morozevich leads 5 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 14 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morozevich with White | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Radjabov with White | 18 | 2 | 9 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Blitz | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Rapid | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B14 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Krasnogorsk Crocus Rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2014 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Wch Rapid |
| Apr 2013 | Alexander Morozevich | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Zug FIDE GP |
| Dec 2012 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold |
| Dec 2012 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2012 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Jul 2012 | Alexander Morozevich | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2012 | Alexander Morozevich | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 7th Moscow Tal Mem |
| Jun 2012 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 7th Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Mar 2009 | Alexander Morozevich | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 18th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2009 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | 18th Amber Blindfold |
| Jan 2009 | Alexander Morozevich | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Corus |
| Nov 2008 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Torre Attack | 3rd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Alexander Morozevich | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 16th chT-EU |
| Oct 2007 | Alexander Morozevich | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 23rd EU-Cup |
| May 2007 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-RUS 14th |
| Mar 2007 | Alexander Morozevich | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Dunst Opening | 16th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2007 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | 16th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 2007 | Alexander Morozevich | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1st World Cup ACP |
| Jan 2007 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1st World Cup ACP |
| Oct 2006 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Sicilian | 22nd EU-Cup |
| Aug 2006 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Biel GM |
| Jul 2006 | Alexander Morozevich | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Biel GM |
| Aug 2005 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Mainz Ordix Open |
| Sep 2002 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Slav Defense | RUS-The World |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Morozevich and Teimour Radjabov?
In 28 recorded games, Alexander Morozevich has 5 wins, Teimour Radjabov has 9 wins, and they have drawn 14 times.
How many times have Alexander Morozevich and Teimour Radjabov played each other?
Our database records 28 games between them, from Sep 2002 to Sep 2022.
What openings do Alexander Morozevich and Teimour Radjabov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.