Arkadij Naiditsch vs Zahar Efimenko
GM Arkadij Naiditsch (2574) · GM Zahar Efimenko (2548)
Arkadij Naiditsch and Zahar Efimenko have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2007 and the most recent in Feb 2015. Naiditsch leads 3 wins to 2, with 7 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Efimenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naiditsch with White | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Efimenko with White | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Efimenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Efimenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Zahar Efimenko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | Bundesliga 2014-15 |
| Sep 2011 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Zahar Efimenko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 27th EU-Cup |
| Aug 2010 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Zahar Efimenko | 1/2-1/2 | Three Knights Opening | Mukachevo Match |
| Aug 2010 | Zahar Efimenko | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | Mukachevo Match |
| Aug 2010 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Zahar Efimenko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Mukachevo Match |
| Aug 2010 | Zahar Efimenko | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Mukachevo Match |
| Aug 2010 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Zahar Efimenko | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Mukachevo Match |
| Aug 2010 | Zahar Efimenko | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Mukachevo Match |
| Mar 2010 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Zahar Efimenko | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 11th ch-EU |
| Jun 2009 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Zahar Efimenko | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Sep 2008 | Zahar Efimenko | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-SRB |
| Aug 2007 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Zahar Efimenko | 1-0 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1st chT-SRB |
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What is the head-to-head score between Arkadij Naiditsch and Zahar Efimenko?
In 12 recorded games, Arkadij Naiditsch has 3 wins, Zahar Efimenko has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Arkadij Naiditsch and Zahar Efimenko played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Aug 2007 to Feb 2015.
What openings do Arkadij Naiditsch and Zahar Efimenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.