Denis Lazavik vs Matvey Galchenko
GM Denis Lazavik (2621) · IM Matvey Galchenko (2440)
Denis Lazavik and Matvey Galchenko have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2022 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Lazavik leads 16 wins to 1, with 4 draws (81% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Alapin (5 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Lazavik | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lazavik with White | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| Galchenko with White | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Lazavik | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 21 | 16 | 4 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Lazavik | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Matvey Galchenko | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Matvey Galchenko | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Bird's opening | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Oct 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Bird's opening | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Matvey Galchenko | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Matvey Galchenko | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Denis Lazavik | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Denis Lazavik | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Matvey Galchenko | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Denis Lazavik and Matvey Galchenko?
In 21 recorded games, Denis Lazavik has 16 wins, Matvey Galchenko has 1 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Denis Lazavik and Matvey Galchenko played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Nov 2022 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Denis Lazavik and Matvey Galchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Alapin (5 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.