Boris Chatalbashev vs Krasimir Rusev
GM Boris Chatalbashev (2470) · GM Krasimir Rusev (2463)
Boris Chatalbashev and Krasimir Rusev have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2004 and the most recent in Apr 2016. Chatalbashev leads 3 wins to 3, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 29 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Chatalbashev | Draws | Rusev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatalbashev with White | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Rusev with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Chatalbashev | Draws | Rusev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Chatalbashev | Draws | Rusev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Boris Chatalbashev | Krasimir Rusev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | ch-BUL 80th |
| Apr 2015 | Krasimir Rusev | Boris Chatalbashev | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-BUL 79th |
| Oct 2012 | Krasimir Rusev | Boris Chatalbashev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | chT-SRB |
| Apr 2011 | Boris Chatalbashev | Krasimir Rusev | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | ch-BUL 75th |
| Dec 2010 | Boris Chatalbashev | Krasimir Rusev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2nd Belgrade Balkan GP Final |
| Feb 2009 | Boris Chatalbashev | Krasimir Rusev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-BUL |
| Dec 2008 | Krasimir Rusev | Boris Chatalbashev | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 15th Zadar Open |
| Oct 2008 | Krasimir Rusev | Boris Chatalbashev | 1-0 | Rat Defense | 58th chT-BUL |
| Mar 2007 | Boris Chatalbashev | Krasimir Rusev | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | ch-BUL 71st |
| Feb 2007 | Krasimir Rusev | Boris Chatalbashev | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Plovdiv Tringov Memorial |
| May 2005 | Boris Chatalbashev | Krasimir Rusev | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-BUL 69th |
| May 2004 | Boris Chatalbashev | Krasimir Rusev | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-BUL 68th |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Boris Chatalbashev and Krasimir Rusev?
In 12 recorded games, Boris Chatalbashev has 3 wins, Krasimir Rusev has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Boris Chatalbashev and Krasimir Rusev played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from May 2004 to Apr 2016.
What openings do Boris Chatalbashev and Krasimir Rusev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.