Denis Khismatullin vs Alexander Rakhmanov
GM Denis Khismatullin (2522) · Alexander Rakhmanov
Denis Khismatullin and Alexander Rakhmanov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2009 and the most recent in Nov 2023. Khismatullin leads 5 wins to 4, with 4 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Khismatullin | Draws | Rakhmanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khismatullin with White | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Rakhmanov with White | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Khismatullin | Draws | Rakhmanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Khismatullin | Draws | Rakhmanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A54 | Old Indian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D42 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D90 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Denis Khismatullin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2020 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Denis Khismatullin | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 73rd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Dec 2017 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Denis Khismatullin | 1-0 | English Opening | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2017 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Denis Khismatullin | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2017 | Denis Khismatullin | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | chT-RUS blitz |
| Oct 2017 | Denis Khismatullin | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1-0 | Old Indian | ch-RUS blitz |
| Oct 2017 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Denis Khismatullin | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-RUS blitz |
| Nov 2016 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Denis Khismatullin | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup 12th |
| Oct 2014 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Denis Khismatullin | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 22nd Chigorin Memorial Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Denis Khismatullin | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Feb 2012 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Denis Khismatullin | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Jun 2010 | Denis Khismatullin | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 14th Voronezh Open A |
| Jun 2009 | Denis Khismatullin | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1-0 | English Opening | 13th Voronezh Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Denis Khismatullin and Alexander Rakhmanov?
In 13 recorded games, Denis Khismatullin has 5 wins, Alexander Rakhmanov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Denis Khismatullin and Alexander Rakhmanov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jun 2009 to Nov 2023.
What openings do Denis Khismatullin and Alexander Rakhmanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.