Daniil Dubov vs Rudik Makarian
GM Daniil Dubov (2652) · GM Rudik Makarian (2543)
Daniil Dubov and Rudik Makarian have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2021 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Dubov leads 12 wins to 2, with 1 draws (93% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Mieses Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Dubov | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubov with White | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| Makarian with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Dubov | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Dubov | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B23 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Daniil Dubov | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Open PlayIn3 |
| Dec 2025 | Daniil Dubov | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | World Rapid 2025 |
| Aug 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-RUS 77th |
| Dec 2023 | Daniil Dubov | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Catalan | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2023 | Daniil Dubov | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Moscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz |
| Nov 2023 | Daniil Dubov | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Cheliabinsk Shusharin Memorial Rapid |
| Mar 2023 | Daniil Dubov | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Daniil Dubov | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Daniil Dubov | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2022 | Rudik Makarian | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Rudik Makarian | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Mieses Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2021 | Daniil Dubov | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Daniil Dubov and Rudik Makarian?
In 15 recorded games, Daniil Dubov has 12 wins, Rudik Makarian has 2 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Daniil Dubov and Rudik Makarian played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Mar 2021 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Daniil Dubov and Rudik Makarian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Mieses Opening (1 games), followed by the London System (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.