Alexander Riazantsev vs Arkadij Naiditsch
GM Alexander Riazantsev (2590) · GM Arkadij Naiditsch (2574)
Alexander Riazantsev and Arkadij Naiditsch have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1995 and the most recent in Dec 2017. Riazantsev leads 0 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Riazantsev | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riazantsev with White | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Naiditsch with White | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Riazantsev | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Riazantsev | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D36 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Wch Rapid |
| Feb 2012 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Alexander Riazantsev | 1-0 | English Opening | Chebanenco Memorial KO |
| Feb 2012 | Alexander Riazantsev | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Chebanenco Memorial KO |
| Oct 2010 | Alexander Riazantsev | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 26th EU-Cup |
| Jun 2010 | Alexander Riazantsev | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 11th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Mar 2009 | Alexander Riazantsev | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 10th ch-EU |
| May 2008 | Alexander Riazantsev | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-FRA Top 16 Gp Haute |
| Jan 1997 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Alexander Riazantsev | 1-0 | King's Indian Attack | Wch U12 |
| Jan 1997 | Alexander Riazantsev | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | ch-EU U12 |
| Jan 1996 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Alexander Riazantsev | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | Wch U12 |
| Jan 1995 | Alexander Riazantsev | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | ch-EU U10 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Riazantsev and Arkadij Naiditsch?
In 11 recorded games, Alexander Riazantsev has 0 wins, Arkadij Naiditsch has 4 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Alexander Riazantsev and Arkadij Naiditsch played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1995 to Dec 2017.
What openings do Alexander Riazantsev and Arkadij Naiditsch play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Attack (1 games), followed by the French: Exchange Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.