Denis Makhnev vs Aldiyar Ansat
GM Denis Makhnev (2562) · IM Aldiyar Ansat (2500)
Denis Makhnev and Aldiyar Ansat have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2020 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Makhnev leads 7 wins to 2, with 6 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Scotch Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Makhnev | Draws | Ansat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makhnev with White | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Ansat with White | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Makhnev | Draws | Ansat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Makhnev | Draws | Ansat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Aldiyar Ansat | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | KazChess Masters Almaty 2026 |
| May 2026 | Aldiyar Ansat | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | ch-KAZ 2026 |
| Nov 2025 | Aldiyar Ansat | Denis Makhnev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | KazChess Masters |
| Aug 2025 | Denis Makhnev | Aldiyar Ansat | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Shymbulak Chess Summer |
| Aug 2025 | Aldiyar Ansat | Denis Makhnev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Shymbulak Chess Summer |
| May 2025 | Denis Makhnev | Aldiyar Ansat | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-KAZ 2025 |
| Dec 2024 | Denis Makhnev | Aldiyar Ansat | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-KAZ 2024 |
| Aug 2024 | Denis Makhnev | Aldiyar Ansat | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Karaganda Akim Cup |
| May 2024 | Denis Makhnev | Aldiyar Ansat | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Dubai Police Open A |
| Dec 2023 | Aldiyar Ansat | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-KAZ Playoff |
| Dec 2023 | Aldiyar Ansat | Denis Makhnev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-KAZ |
| May 2023 | Aldiyar Ansat | Denis Makhnev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Baku Open |
| Dec 2022 | Aldiyar Ansat | Denis Makhnev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-KAZ |
| Dec 2021 | Denis Makhnev | Aldiyar Ansat | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | ch-KAZ |
| Dec 2020 | Denis Makhnev | Aldiyar Ansat | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Pavlodar Online Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Denis Makhnev and Aldiyar Ansat?
In 15 recorded games, Denis Makhnev has 7 wins, Aldiyar Ansat has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Denis Makhnev and Aldiyar Ansat played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Dec 2020 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Denis Makhnev and Aldiyar Ansat play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Scotch Game (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.