Alexander Motylev vs Nikita Vitiugov
GM Alexander Motylev (2543) · GM Nikita Vitiugov (2666)
Alexander Motylev and Nikita Vitiugov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2006 and the most recent in Nov 2024. Motylev leads 0 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (46% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Motylev | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motylev with White | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Vitiugov with White | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Motylev | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 0 | 7 | 4 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Motylev | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Alexander Motylev | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 24th ch-EUR Indiv |
| Oct 2021 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS 74th |
| May 2021 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Motylev | 1-0 | Vienna Game | 28th chT-RUS |
| Jul 2020 | Alexander Motylev | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | 33rd Leon Blitz Open |
| Oct 2019 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Motylev | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
| Aug 2019 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 72nd ch-RUS |
| Aug 2015 | Alexander Motylev | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-RUS 68th |
| Oct 2013 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Motylev | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS 66th |
| Sep 2011 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Motylev | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 27th EU-Cup |
| Oct 2010 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 26th EU-Cup |
| Jun 2010 | Alexander Motylev | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | 11th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Sep 2007 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 60th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Sep 2006 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Motylev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 59th ch-RUS 1st League |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Motylev and Nikita Vitiugov?
In 13 recorded games, Alexander Motylev has 0 wins, Nikita Vitiugov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Alexander Motylev and Nikita Vitiugov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Sep 2006 to Nov 2024.
What openings do Alexander Motylev and Nikita Vitiugov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.