Artyom Timofeev vs Ernesto Inarkiev
GM Artyom Timofeev (2511) · GM Ernesto Inarkiev (2641)
Artyom Timofeev and Ernesto Inarkiev have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2001 and the most recent in Feb 2016. Timofeev leads 5 wins to 2, with 10 draws (41% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Timofeev | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timofeev with White | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Inarkiev with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Timofeev | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 5 | 9 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Timofeev | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Artyom Timofeev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Moscow Open A |
| Jul 2014 | Artyom Timofeev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Vladivostok Primorsky Debut |
| Jul 2014 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Vladivostok Meridian Open Rapid |
| Jun 2012 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 65th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Jun 2011 | Artyom Timofeev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 64th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Feb 2009 | Artyom Timofeev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Moscow Open A |
| Oct 2008 | Artyom Timofeev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-RUS Superfinal 61st |
| Sep 2008 | Artyom Timofeev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 61st ch-RUS Higher League |
| Feb 2008 | Artyom Timofeev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4th Moscow Open A |
| Dec 2007 | Artyom Timofeev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 60th RUS-ch Superfinal |
| Nov 2006 | Artyom Timofeev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2006 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | RUS Cup final |
| Sep 2006 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 59th ch-RUS 1st League |
| Sep 2005 | Artyom Timofeev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-RUS sf 58th |
| May 2004 | Artyom Timofeev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 57th ch-RUS qual |
| Jun 2001 | Artyom Timofeev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | St Petersburg White Nights Open |
| Jan 2001 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Artyom Timofeev | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-RUS U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Artyom Timofeev and Ernesto Inarkiev?
In 17 recorded games, Artyom Timofeev has 5 wins, Ernesto Inarkiev has 2 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Artyom Timofeev and Ernesto Inarkiev played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jan 2001 to Feb 2016.
What openings do Artyom Timofeev and Ernesto Inarkiev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.