Alexander Riazantsev vs Nikita Vitiugov
GM Alexander Riazantsev (2590) · GM Nikita Vitiugov (2666)
Alexander Riazantsev and Nikita Vitiugov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2004 and the most recent in Dec 2017. Riazantsev leads 3 wins to 3, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Riazantsev | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riazantsev with White | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Vitiugov with White | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Riazantsev | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Riazantsev | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D30 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-RUS 70th |
| Oct 2016 | Alexander Riazantsev | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-RUS 69th |
| Dec 2014 | Alexander Riazantsev | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-EU blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Riazantsev | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-EU blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Riazantsev | 1-0 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Alexander Riazantsev | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2010 | Nikita Vitiugov | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Dec 2009 | Alexander Riazantsev | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 62nd ch-RUS |
| Sep 2009 | Alexander Riazantsev | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 62nd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Oct 2008 | Alexander Riazantsev | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS Superfinal 61st |
| Sep 2008 | Alexander Riazantsev | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 61st ch-RUS Higher League |
| Aug 2004 | Alexander Riazantsev | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Vladimir Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Riazantsev and Nikita Vitiugov?
In 12 recorded games, Alexander Riazantsev has 3 wins, Nikita Vitiugov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Alexander Riazantsev and Nikita Vitiugov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Aug 2004 to Dec 2017.
What openings do Alexander Riazantsev and Nikita Vitiugov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.