Alexander Riazantsev vs Vladimir Potkin
GM Alexander Riazantsev (2590) · GM Vladimir Potkin (2548)
Alexander Riazantsev and Vladimir Potkin have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2000 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Riazantsev leads 6 wins to 1, with 6 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Riazantsev | Draws | Potkin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riazantsev with White | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Potkin with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Riazantsev | Draws | Potkin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Blitz | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Riazantsev | Draws | Potkin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D44 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Alexander Riazantsev | V Potkin | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | New Year Festival Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Alexander Riazantsev | Vladimir Potkin | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Moscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz |
| May 2022 | Vladimir Potkin | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 29th chT-RUS |
| Dec 2018 | Alexander Riazantsev | Vladimir Potkin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| Dec 2017 | Alexander Riazantsev | Vladimir Potkin | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Wch Rapid |
| May 2015 | Alexander Riazantsev | Vladimir Potkin | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS blitz |
| May 2015 | Alexander Riazantsev | Vladimir Potkin | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-RUS rapid |
| Jun 2014 | Alexander Riazantsev | Vladimir Potkin | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Vladimir Potkin | Alexander Riazantsev | 1-0 | English Opening | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2010 | Vladimir Potkin | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 63rd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Sep 2009 | Vladimir Potkin | Alexander Riazantsev | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 62nd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Mar 2003 | Vladimir Potkin | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10th Linares Anibal Open |
| Jan 2000 | Alexander Riazantsev | Vladimir Potkin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-RUS U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Riazantsev and Vladimir Potkin?
In 13 recorded games, Alexander Riazantsev has 6 wins, Vladimir Potkin has 1 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Alexander Riazantsev and Vladimir Potkin played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 2000 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Alexander Riazantsev and Vladimir Potkin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.