Denis Khismatullin vs Ernesto Inarkiev
GM Denis Khismatullin (2522) · GM Ernesto Inarkiev (2641)
Denis Khismatullin and Ernesto Inarkiev have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2004 and the most recent in Dec 2022. Khismatullin leads 1 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (79% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Khismatullin | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khismatullin with White | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Inarkiev with White | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Khismatullin | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Khismatullin | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Denis Khismatullin | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Moscow Region Cup |
| Aug 2018 | Denis Khismatullin | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | Italian Game | ch-RUS 71st |
| Jul 2018 | Denis Khismatullin | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 71st ch-RUS Higher League |
| Oct 2017 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Denis Khismatullin | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-RUS rapid |
| May 2016 | Denis Khismatullin | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17th ch-EU |
| Oct 2015 | Denis Khismatullin | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 16th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Aug 2015 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Denis Khismatullin | 1-0 | Catalan | St Petersburg Summer Rapid |
| May 2015 | Denis Khismatullin | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | Indian Defense | chT-RUS rapid |
| Jun 2013 | Denis Khismatullin | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 66th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Dec 2006 | Denis Khismatullin | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS Superfinal |
| Sep 2006 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Denis Khismatullin | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 59th ch-RUS 1st League |
| Apr 2006 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Denis Khismatullin | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13th chT-RUS |
| Sep 2005 | Denis Khismatullin | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-RUS sf 58th |
| May 2004 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Denis Khismatullin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 57th ch-RUS qual |
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What is the head-to-head score between Denis Khismatullin and Ernesto Inarkiev?
In 14 recorded games, Denis Khismatullin has 1 wins, Ernesto Inarkiev has 10 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Denis Khismatullin and Ernesto Inarkiev played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from May 2004 to Dec 2022.
What openings do Denis Khismatullin and Ernesto Inarkiev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.