Denis Lazavik vs Konstantin Popov
GM Denis Lazavik (2621) · IM Konstantin Popov (2397)
Denis Lazavik and Konstantin Popov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2023 and the most recent in Mar 2025. Lazavik leads 9 wins to 1, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Lazavik | Draws | Popov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lazavik with White | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Popov with White | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Lazavik | Draws | Popov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Lazavik | Draws | Popov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E32 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Konstantin Popov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Aeroflot Open A |
| Sep 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Konstantin Popov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Konstantin Popov | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Konstantin Popov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Chess.com Speed Play In |
| Jun 2024 | Konstantin Popov | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Konstantin Popov | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Konstantin Popov | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Konstantin Popov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Konstantin Popov | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Denis Lazavik | Konstantin Popov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Denis Lazavik and Konstantin Popov?
In 10 recorded games, Denis Lazavik has 9 wins, Konstantin Popov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Denis Lazavik and Konstantin Popov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Sep 2023 to Mar 2025.
What openings do Denis Lazavik and Konstantin Popov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.