Baadur Jobava vs Merab Gagunashvili
GM Baadur Jobava (2572) · GM Merab Gagunashvili (2520)
Baadur Jobava and Merab Gagunashvili have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1999 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Jobava leads 5 wins to 1, with 10 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Jobava | Draws | Gagunashvili |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobava with White | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Gagunashvili with White | 13 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Jobava | Draws | Gagunashvili |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Jobava | Draws | Gagunashvili |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E68 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Merab Gagunashvili | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 85th ch-GEO |
| Feb 2024 | Baadur Jobava | Merab Gagunashvili | 1-0 | Ponziani Opening | ch-GEO 83rd |
| Dec 2023 | Merab Gagunashvili | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-GEO Blitz |
| Dec 2021 | Merab Gagunashvili | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Wch Blitz |
| Apr 2016 | Merab Gagunashvili | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Tbilisi Gaprindashvili Cup |
| May 2012 | Baadur Jobava | Merab Gagunashvili | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-GEO 71st |
| Jun 2009 | Merab Gagunashvili | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Tbilisi Municipality Cup |
| Mar 2007 | Merab Gagunashvili | Baadur Jobava | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-GEO 66th |
| Jun 2005 | Merab Gagunashvili | Baadur Jobava | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 6th ch-EU |
| Apr 2004 | Merab Gagunashvili | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 6th Dubai Open |
| Sep 2002 | Merab Gagunashvili | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Izmir GP Open |
| May 2002 | Merab Gagunashvili | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-GEO 62th |
| Sep 2001 | Baadur Jobava | Merab Gagunashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | GEO Olympiad Select |
| Sep 2001 | Merab Gagunashvili | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | GEO Olympiad Select |
| Jan 2000 | Merab Gagunashvili | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-GEO U20 |
| Jan 1999 | Merab Gagunashvili | Baadur Jobava | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-GEO U16 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Baadur Jobava and Merab Gagunashvili?
In 16 recorded games, Baadur Jobava has 5 wins, Merab Gagunashvili has 1 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Baadur Jobava and Merab Gagunashvili played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jan 1999 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Baadur Jobava and Merab Gagunashvili play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.