Denis Khismatullin vs Nikita Vitiugov
GM Denis Khismatullin (2522) · GM Nikita Vitiugov (2666)
Denis Khismatullin and Nikita Vitiugov have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2004 and the most recent in Aug 2018. Khismatullin leads 5 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Khismatullin | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khismatullin with White | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Vitiugov with White | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Khismatullin | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Khismatullin | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Denis Khismatullin | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-RUS 71st |
| Oct 2016 | Nikita Vitiugov | Denis Khismatullin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS blitz |
| Oct 2016 | Denis Khismatullin | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | ch-RUS blitz |
| Aug 2015 | Nikita Vitiugov | Denis Khismatullin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS 68th |
| Dec 2014 | Nikita Vitiugov | Denis Khismatullin | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-RUS 67th |
| Aug 2014 | Denis Khismatullin | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | St Petersburg Summer Rapid |
| Mar 2012 | Nikita Vitiugov | Denis Khismatullin | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13th EU-ch |
| Mar 2011 | Denis Khismatullin | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 12th ch-EU |
| Dec 2010 | Nikita Vitiugov | Denis Khismatullin | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | ch-RUS 63rd |
| Dec 2009 | Nikita Vitiugov | Denis Khismatullin | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 62nd ch-RUS |
| Sep 2009 | Denis Khismatullin | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 62nd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Dec 2006 | Nikita Vitiugov | Denis Khismatullin | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-RUS Superfinal |
| Sep 2006 | Denis Khismatullin | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 59th ch-RUS 1st League |
| Sep 2005 | Denis Khismatullin | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-RUS sf 58th |
| Aug 2004 | Nikita Vitiugov | Denis Khismatullin | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Vladimir Open |
| Mar 2004 | Nikita Vitiugov | Denis Khismatullin | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | ch-RUS U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Denis Khismatullin and Nikita Vitiugov?
In 16 recorded games, Denis Khismatullin has 5 wins, Nikita Vitiugov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Denis Khismatullin and Nikita Vitiugov played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Mar 2004 to Aug 2018.
What openings do Denis Khismatullin and Nikita Vitiugov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.