Alexander Riazantsev vs Artyom Timofeev
GM Alexander Riazantsev (2590) · GM Artyom Timofeev (2511)
Alexander Riazantsev and Artyom Timofeev have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1997 and the most recent in May 2023. Riazantsev leads 7 wins to 2, with 9 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Riazantsev | Draws | Timofeev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riazantsev with White | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Timofeev with White | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Riazantsev | Draws | Timofeev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Riazantsev | Draws | Timofeev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Alexander Riazantsev | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 30th chT-RUS |
| May 2022 | Alexander Riazantsev | Artyom Timofeev | 1-0 | Sicilian | 29th chT-RUS |
| Dec 2021 | Alexander Riazantsev | Artyom Timofeev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2021 | Alexander Riazantsev | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | chT-RUS Rapid |
| Oct 2021 | Artyom Timofeev | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-RUS Blitz |
| Nov 2020 | Artyom Timofeev | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 27th chT-RUS |
| Dec 2018 | Alexander Riazantsev | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2017 | Artyom Timofeev | Alexander Riazantsev | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-RUS blitz |
| Oct 2016 | Artyom Timofeev | Alexander Riazantsev | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-RUS rapid |
| Jun 2016 | Artyom Timofeev | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 69th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Jan 2015 | Alexander Riazantsev | Artyom Timofeev | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Dvorkovich Memorial Open |
| Dec 2009 | Artyom Timofeev | Alexander Riazantsev | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 62nd ch-RUS |
| Sep 2009 | Artyom Timofeev | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 62nd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Oct 2008 | Artyom Timofeev | Alexander Riazantsev | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | ch-RUS Superfinal 61st |
| Feb 2008 | Artyom Timofeev | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 4th Moscow Open A |
| Mar 2005 | Artyom Timofeev | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-RUS U20 |
| Apr 2004 | Alexander Riazantsev | Artyom Timofeev | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-RUS rapid |
| Jan 1997 | Artyom Timofeev | Alexander Riazantsev | 0-1 | Modern Defense | ch-RUS U12 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Riazantsev and Artyom Timofeev?
In 18 recorded games, Alexander Riazantsev has 7 wins, Artyom Timofeev has 2 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Alexander Riazantsev and Artyom Timofeev played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jan 1997 to May 2023.
What openings do Alexander Riazantsev and Artyom Timofeev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.