Alexander Motylev vs Ernesto Inarkiev
GM Alexander Motylev (2543) · GM Ernesto Inarkiev (2641)
Alexander Motylev and Ernesto Inarkiev have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2002 and the most recent in Dec 2019. Motylev leads 4 wins to 3, with 7 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Motylev | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motylev with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Inarkiev with White | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Motylev | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Motylev | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexander Motylev | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| Aug 2019 | Alexander Motylev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 72nd ch-RUS |
| Jul 2018 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 71st ch-RUS Higher League |
| Oct 2017 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexander Motylev | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | ch-RUS rapid |
| Oct 2015 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2013 | Alexander Motylev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-RUS 66th |
| Aug 2013 | Alexander Motylev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 14th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Jun 2013 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 66th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Feb 2010 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Moscow Open A |
| Jun 2009 | Alexander Motylev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Sep 2005 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-RUS sf 58th |
| Apr 2005 | Alexander Motylev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-RUS 12th |
| May 2004 | Alexander Motylev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 57th ch-RUS qual |
| Feb 2002 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Alexander Motylev | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | Moscow Aeroflot Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Motylev and Ernesto Inarkiev?
In 14 recorded games, Alexander Motylev has 4 wins, Ernesto Inarkiev has 3 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Alexander Motylev and Ernesto Inarkiev played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Feb 2002 to Dec 2019.
What openings do Alexander Motylev and Ernesto Inarkiev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.