Alexander Motylev vs Sergey Volkov
GM Alexander Motylev (2543) · GM Sergey Volkov (2382)
Alexander Motylev and Sergey Volkov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1995 and the most recent in Dec 2015. Motylev leads 1 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Motylev | Draws | Volkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motylev with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Volkov with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Motylev | Draws | Volkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Motylev | Draws | Volkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D79 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Sergey Volkov | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 4th Al Ain Open |
| Sep 2008 | Sergey Volkov | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 61st ch-RUS Higher League |
| Feb 2008 | Sergey Volkov | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 4th Moscow Open A |
| Dec 2005 | Alexander Motylev | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | ch-RUS Superfinal |
| Sep 2005 | Alexander Motylev | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | ch-RUS sf 58th |
| Oct 2000 | Sergey Volkov | Alexander Motylev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-EU 1st 5' |
| Jun 2000 | Sergey Volkov | Alexander Motylev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 53rd ch-RUS |
| Nov 1999 | Alexander Motylev | Sergey Volkov | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7th Chigorin Memorial |
| Nov 1997 | Alexander Motylev | Sergey Volkov | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | RUS-Cup01 Chigorin Memorial |
| Jan 1995 | Alexander Motylev | Sergey Volkov | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | ch-RUS sf |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Motylev and Sergey Volkov?
In 10 recorded games, Alexander Motylev has 1 wins, Sergey Volkov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Alexander Motylev and Sergey Volkov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1995 to Dec 2015.
What openings do Alexander Motylev and Sergey Volkov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the French: Classical Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.