Arkadij Naiditsch vs Vincent Keymer
GM Arkadij Naiditsch (2574) · GM Vincent Keymer (2767)
Arkadij Naiditsch and Vincent Keymer have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2019 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Naiditsch leads 4 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Keymer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naiditsch with White | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Keymer with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Keymer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Classical | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Keymer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Vincent Keymer | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25th European Teams |
| Jul 2022 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 55th Biel |
| Jul 2022 | Vincent Keymer | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | English Opening | 55th Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Vincent Keymer | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 55th Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Vincent Keymer | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | 55th Biel Rapid |
| Jul 2020 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 53rd Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2020 | Vincent Keymer | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 53rd Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2020 | Vincent Keymer | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | 53rd Biel |
| Jul 2020 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Vincent Keymer | 0-1 | Colle System | 53rd Biel Rapid |
| Apr 2019 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | 6th Grenke Chess Classic |
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What is the head-to-head score between Arkadij Naiditsch and Vincent Keymer?
In 10 recorded games, Arkadij Naiditsch has 4 wins, Vincent Keymer has 5 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Arkadij Naiditsch and Vincent Keymer played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Apr 2019 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Arkadij Naiditsch and Vincent Keymer play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.