Arkadij Naiditsch vs Teimour Radjabov
GM Arkadij Naiditsch (2574) · GM Teimour Radjabov (2689)
Arkadij Naiditsch and Teimour Radjabov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2003 and the most recent in Dec 2016. Naiditsch leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Torre Attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naiditsch with White | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Radjabov with White | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Teimour Radjabov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2014 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2014 | Teimour Radjabov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Aug 2012 | Teimour Radjabov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Olympiad-40 |
| Nov 2011 | Teimour Radjabov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 18th chT-EU |
| Oct 2009 | Teimour Radjabov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 17th chT-EU |
| Aug 2005 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Mainz Ordix Open |
| Jun 2005 | Teimour Radjabov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6th ch-EU |
| May 2004 | Teimour Radjabov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5th ch-EU |
| Aug 2003 | Teimour Radjabov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Torre Attack | 31st Dortmund SuperGM |
| Aug 2003 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 31st Dortmund SuperGM |
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What is the head-to-head score between Arkadij Naiditsch and Teimour Radjabov?
In 11 recorded games, Arkadij Naiditsch has 2 wins, Teimour Radjabov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Arkadij Naiditsch and Teimour Radjabov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Aug 2003 to Dec 2016.
What openings do Arkadij Naiditsch and Teimour Radjabov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Torre Attack (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.