Daniil Dubov vs Alexander Donchenko
GM Daniil Dubov (2652) · GM Alexander Donchenko (2633)
Daniil Dubov and Alexander Donchenko have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2014 and the most recent in May 2026. Dubov leads 8 wins to 1, with 5 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Dubov | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubov with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Donchenko with White | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Dubov | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Dubov | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A50 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Alexander Donchenko | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 |
| Jan 2024 | Daniil Dubov | Alexander Donchenko | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Aug 2023 | Daniil Dubov | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Alexander Donchenko | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Alexander Donchenko | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Alexander Donchenko | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Alexander Donchenko | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Alexander Donchenko | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Alexander Donchenko | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk2 Swiss |
| Oct 2021 | Daniil Dubov | Alexander Donchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Sep 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Online Olym Div Top-C |
| Feb 2019 | Daniil Dubov | Alexander Donchenko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Nov 2014 | Alexander Donchenko | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Qatar Masters Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Daniil Dubov and Alexander Donchenko?
In 14 recorded games, Daniil Dubov has 8 wins, Alexander Donchenko has 1 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Daniil Dubov and Alexander Donchenko played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Nov 2014 to May 2026.
What openings do Daniil Dubov and Alexander Donchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.