Anton Korobov vs Zahar Efimenko
GM Anton Korobov (2621) · GM Zahar Efimenko (2548)
Anton Korobov and Zahar Efimenko have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2011 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Korobov leads 7 wins to 4, with 7 draws (61% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Korobov | Draws | Efimenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korobov with White | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Efimenko with White | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Korobov | Draws | Efimenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Classical | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Korobov | Draws | Efimenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Zahar Efimenko | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Bundesliga 2025-26 |
| Sep 2020 | Anton Korobov | Zahar Efimenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Bundesliga 1920 final |
| Jul 2020 | Zahar Efimenko | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 33rd Leon Blitz Open |
| Jun 2020 | Zahar Efimenko | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Gladiators June 4th |
| Jun 2020 | Zahar Efimenko | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Gladiators June 4th |
| Jun 2020 | Anton Korobov | Zahar Efimenko | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Gladiators June 4th |
| Jun 2020 | Anton Korobov | Zahar Efimenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Gladiators June 4th |
| Jun 2020 | Zahar Efimenko | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Gladiators June 4th |
| Jun 2020 | Anton Korobov | Zahar Efimenko | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Gladiators June 4th |
| Jun 2020 | Zahar Efimenko | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Gladiators June 4th |
| Jun 2020 | Zahar Efimenko | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Gladiators June 4th |
| Jun 2020 | Anton Korobov | Zahar Efimenko | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Gladiators June 4th |
| Dec 2016 | Zahar Efimenko | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-UKR 85th |
| Jul 2015 | Anton Korobov | Zahar Efimenko | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | chT2-TUR |
| Jun 2015 | Anton Korobov | Zahar Efimenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8th Yerevan Asrian Memorial |
| Jun 2013 | Anton Korobov | Zahar Efimenko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | ch-UKR 82nd |
| Jul 2012 | Zahar Efimenko | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-UKR 81st |
| Jun 2011 | Zahar Efimenko | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-UKR 80th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Anton Korobov and Zahar Efimenko?
In 18 recorded games, Anton Korobov has 7 wins, Zahar Efimenko has 4 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Anton Korobov and Zahar Efimenko played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jun 2011 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Anton Korobov and Zahar Efimenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.