Daniel Fridman vs Rustam Kasimdzhanov
GM Daniel Fridman (2564) · GM Rustam Kasimdzhanov (2665)
Daniel Fridman and Rustam Kasimdzhanov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2002 and the most recent in Apr 2025. Fridman leads 3 wins to 1, with 7 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Fridman | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fridman with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Kasimdzhanov with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Fridman | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Fridman | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D51 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Daniel Fridman | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Bundesliga 2024-25 |
| Jul 2021 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Daniel Fridman | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Dortmund GER Grand Prix |
| Jun 2014 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Daniel Fridman | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Rosmalen Calder Cup Elite |
| Jun 2014 | Daniel Fridman | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Rosmalen Calder Cup Elite |
| Jun 2014 | Daniel Fridman | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Rosmalen Calder Cup Elite |
| Jun 2014 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Daniel Fridman | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Rosmalen Calder Cup Elite |
| Apr 2014 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Daniel Fridman | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Poznan Trzcianka |
| Mar 2011 | Daniel Fridman | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-FRA Open rapid |
| Oct 2007 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Daniel Fridman | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11th Corsica Masters rap |
| Oct 2007 | Daniel Fridman | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 11th Corsica Masters rap |
| May 2002 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Daniel Fridman | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 4th Julian Borowski-A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Daniel Fridman and Rustam Kasimdzhanov?
In 11 recorded games, Daniel Fridman has 3 wins, Rustam Kasimdzhanov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Daniel Fridman and Rustam Kasimdzhanov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from May 2002 to Apr 2025.
What openings do Daniel Fridman and Rustam Kasimdzhanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.