Arkadij Naiditsch vs Daniel Fridman
GM Arkadij Naiditsch (2574) · GM Daniel Fridman (2564)
Arkadij Naiditsch and Daniel Fridman have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 1998 and the most recent in Sep 2014. Naiditsch leads 3 wins to 2, with 10 draws (33% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Fridman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naiditsch with White | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Fridman with White | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Fridman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Fridman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D73 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D75 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Daniel Fridman | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Grenke Chess Classic 2nd |
| Apr 2014 | Daniel Fridman | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | London System | Poznan Trzcianka |
| Oct 2013 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Daniel Fridman | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 17th Corsica Masters KO |
| Oct 2013 | Daniel Fridman | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 17th Corsica Masters KO |
| Oct 2013 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Daniel Fridman | 0-1 | King's Gambit | 17th Corsica Masters KO |
| Oct 2013 | Daniel Fridman | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 17th Corsica Masters KO |
| Jul 2013 | Daniel Fridman | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 41st Dortmund SuperGM |
| Feb 2013 | Daniel Fridman | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1st Grenke Chess Classic |
| Feb 2013 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Daniel Fridman | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1st Grenke Chess Classic |
| Jul 2012 | Daniel Fridman | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 40th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Mar 2011 | Daniel Fridman | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-FRA Open rapid |
| Dec 2010 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Daniel Fridman | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 29th ch-EU blitz |
| May 2001 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Daniel Fridman | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | 3rd Julian Borowski-B |
| Jan 1999 | Daniel Fridman | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Sportland NRW-Cup |
| Oct 1998 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Daniel Fridman | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Sportland NRW-Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Arkadij Naiditsch and Daniel Fridman?
In 15 recorded games, Arkadij Naiditsch has 3 wins, Daniel Fridman has 2 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Arkadij Naiditsch and Daniel Fridman played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Oct 1998 to Sep 2014.
What openings do Arkadij Naiditsch and Daniel Fridman play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the King's Gambit (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.