Denis Lazavik vs Yuriy Kuzubov
GM Denis Lazavik (2621) · GM Yuriy Kuzubov (2603)
Denis Lazavik and Yuriy Kuzubov have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2020 and the most recent in Feb 2025. Lazavik leads 7 wins to 3, with 7 draws (59% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 56 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Lazavik | Draws | Kuzubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lazavik with White | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Kuzubov with White | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Lazavik | Draws | Kuzubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Lazavik | Draws | Kuzubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chessable Masters Play-In |
| Jul 2024 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Indian Defense | CrunchLab Masters Div 3 W |
| Jul 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | CrunchLab Masters Div 3 W |
| Jul 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Yuriy Kuzubov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | CrunchLab Masters Div 3 W |
| Jun 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Chess.com Speed KO Win |
| Jun 2024 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Speed KO Win |
| Jun 2024 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | Chess.com Speed KO Win |
| Jun 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Speed KO Win |
| Jun 2024 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Speed Play In |
| Apr 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Denis Lazavik and Yuriy Kuzubov?
In 17 recorded games, Denis Lazavik has 7 wins, Yuriy Kuzubov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Denis Lazavik and Yuriy Kuzubov played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Aug 2020 to Feb 2025.
What openings do Denis Lazavik and Yuriy Kuzubov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (5 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.