Arkadij Naiditsch vs Victor Bologan
GM Arkadij Naiditsch (2574) · GM Victor Bologan (2590)
Arkadij Naiditsch and Victor Bologan have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2003 and the most recent in Jun 2014. Naiditsch leads 5 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (78% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Bologan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naiditsch with White | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Bologan with White | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Bologan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Bologan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Viktor Bologan | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2012 | Viktor Bologan | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Olympiad-40 |
| Feb 2012 | Viktor Bologan | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chebanenco Memorial KO |
| Feb 2012 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Viktor Bologan | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Chebanenco Memorial KO |
| Feb 2012 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Viktor Bologan | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Chebanenco Memorial KO |
| Nov 2011 | Viktor Bologan | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Oct 2011 | Viktor Bologan | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 20th chT1A-CRO |
| Sep 2010 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Viktor Bologan | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19th chT-CRO 1A |
| Jun 2010 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Viktor Bologan | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Sep 2009 | Viktor Bologan | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18th chT-CRO 1A |
| Jun 2009 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Viktor Bologan | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | 10th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Oct 2008 | Viktor Bologan | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 24th EU-Cup |
| Nov 2006 | Viktor Bologan | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Venaco Open |
| Oct 2006 | Viktor Bologan | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Italian Game | Aiaccio Masters Open |
| Sep 2005 | Viktor Bologan | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 21st EU-Cup |
| Aug 2004 | Viktor Bologan | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Mainz Ordix Open |
| Aug 2003 | Viktor Bologan | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 31st Dortmund SuperGM |
| Jul 2003 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Viktor Bologan | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 31st Dortmund SuperGM |
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What is the head-to-head score between Arkadij Naiditsch and Victor Bologan?
In 18 recorded games, Arkadij Naiditsch has 5 wins, Victor Bologan has 9 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Arkadij Naiditsch and Victor Bologan played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jul 2003 to Jun 2014.
What openings do Arkadij Naiditsch and Victor Bologan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.