Casper Liu vs Nikolai Vlassov
FM Casper Liu (2336) · IM Nikolai Vlassov (2322)
Casper Liu and Nikolai Vlassov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2023 and the most recent in May 2026. Liu leads 5 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Alapin (3 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Liu | Draws | Vlassov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liu with White | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Vlassov with White | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Liu | Draws | Vlassov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Liu | Draws | Vlassov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Casper Liu | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Titled Tuesday |
| Apr 2026 | Casper Liu | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Casper Liu | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Nikolai Vlassov | Casper Liu | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2026 | Casper Liu | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Nikolai Vlassov | Casper Liu | 0-1 | Grob's Attack | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jul 2024 | Casper Liu | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Nikolai Vlassov | Casper Liu | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Nikolai Vlassov | Casper Liu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Nikolai Vlassov | Casper Liu | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Casper Liu | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Nikolai Vlassov | Casper Liu | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Casper Liu and Nikolai Vlassov?
In 12 recorded games, Casper Liu has 5 wins, Nikolai Vlassov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Casper Liu and Nikolai Vlassov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Mar 2023 to May 2026.
What openings do Casper Liu and Nikolai Vlassov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Alapin (3 games), followed by the Nimzowitsch Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.