Alexander Riazantsev vs Denis Khismatullin
GM Alexander Riazantsev (2590) · GM Denis Khismatullin (2522)
Alexander Riazantsev and Denis Khismatullin have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2008 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Riazantsev leads 4 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Riazantsev | Draws | Khismatullin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riazantsev with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Khismatullin with White | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Riazantsev | Draws | Khismatullin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Blitz | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Riazantsev | Draws | Khismatullin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Denis Khismatullin | Alexander Riazantsev | 1-0 | Mieses Opening | ch-RUS Blitz 2025 |
| May 2023 | Denis Khismatullin | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 30th chT-RUS |
| Oct 2016 | Alexander Riazantsev | Denis Khismatullin | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-RUS blitz |
| Oct 2016 | Denis Khismatullin | Alexander Riazantsev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS blitz |
| Dec 2015 | Denis Khismatullin | Alexander Riazantsev | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | RUS GP rap |
| Nov 2014 | Alexander Riazantsev | Denis Khismatullin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 10th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Jun 2013 | Alexander Riazantsev | Denis Khismatullin | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Denis Khismatullin | Alexander Riazantsev | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Feb 2011 | Denis Khismatullin | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Sep 2010 | Alexander Riazantsev | Denis Khismatullin | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 63rd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Dec 2009 | Denis Khismatullin | Alexander Riazantsev | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 62nd ch-RUS |
| Sep 2009 | Denis Khismatullin | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 62nd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Feb 2008 | Alexander Riazantsev | Denis Khismatullin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Open A1 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Riazantsev and Denis Khismatullin?
In 13 recorded games, Alexander Riazantsev has 4 wins, Denis Khismatullin has 5 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Alexander Riazantsev and Denis Khismatullin played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Feb 2008 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Alexander Riazantsev and Denis Khismatullin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.