Bogdan-Daniel Deac vs Alireza Firouzja
GM Bogdan-Daniel Deac (2651) · GM Alireza Firouzja (2749)
Bogdan-Daniel Deac and Alireza Firouzja have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2021 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Deac leads 3 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (72% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Deac | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deac with White | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Firouzja with White | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Deac | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Deac | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | GCT: Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026 | Blitz |
| Jul 2026 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Indian Defense | GCT: Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026 | Blitz |
| Jul 2026 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | GCT: Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026 | Rapid |
| May 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 0-1 | ? | GCT: Super Chess Classic Romania 2026 |
| Jun 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2025 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Superbet ROM Classic |
| Apr 2025 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | English Opening | Superbet POL Blitz |
| Apr 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Superbet POL Blitz |
| Apr 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Superbet POL Rapid |
| Jul 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Bucharest Superbet Classic 4th |
| Apr 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1-0 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 3rd Bucharest Superbet Classic |
| Dec 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2nd Bucharest Superbet Classic |
| Apr 2021 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
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What is the head-to-head score between Bogdan-Daniel Deac and Alireza Firouzja?
In 18 recorded games, Bogdan-Daniel Deac has 3 wins, Alireza Firouzja has 10 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Bogdan-Daniel Deac and Alireza Firouzja played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Apr 2021 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Bogdan-Daniel Deac and Alireza Firouzja play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games), followed by the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.