Denis Makhnev vs Alisher Suleymenov
GM Denis Makhnev (2562) · GM Alisher Suleymenov (2476)
Denis Makhnev and Alisher Suleymenov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2018 and the most recent in May 2026. Makhnev leads 3 wins to 2, with 9 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Makhnev | Draws | Suleymenov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makhnev with White | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Suleymenov with White | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Makhnev | Draws | Suleymenov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Makhnev | Draws | Suleymenov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Denis Makhnev | Alisher Suleymenov | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-KAZ 2026 |
| Jul 2025 | Alisher Suleymenov | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Oskemen Open Masters |
| May 2025 | Alisher Suleymenov | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-KAZ 2025 |
| Dec 2024 | Alisher Suleymenov | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-KAZ 2024 |
| Sep 2024 | Alisher Suleymenov | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Karaganda Akim Cup |
| Dec 2023 | Denis Makhnev | Alisher Suleymenov | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-KAZ Playoff |
| Dec 2023 | Alisher Suleymenov | Denis Makhnev | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-KAZ |
| Oct 2023 | Denis Makhnev | Alisher Suleymenov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Pavlodar Open A |
| Jul 2023 | Alisher Suleymenov | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Astana Zhuldyzdary Open A |
| Dec 2022 | Denis Makhnev | Alisher Suleymenov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | ch-KAZ |
| Dec 2021 | Alisher Suleymenov | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-KAZ |
| Feb 2019 | Alisher Suleymenov | Denis Makhnev | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15th Moscow Open A |
| Apr 2018 | Denis Makhnev | Alisher Suleymenov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-KAZ |
| Jan 2018 | Denis Makhnev | Alisher Suleymenov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Pavlodar Nikitin Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Denis Makhnev and Alisher Suleymenov?
In 14 recorded games, Denis Makhnev has 3 wins, Alisher Suleymenov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Denis Makhnev and Alisher Suleymenov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 2018 to May 2026.
What openings do Denis Makhnev and Alisher Suleymenov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Grünfeld Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.