Denis Makhnev vs Arystanbek Urazayev
GM Denis Makhnev (2562) · IM Arystanbek Urazayev (2493)
Denis Makhnev and Arystanbek Urazayev have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2018 and the most recent in Apr 2025. Makhnev leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 29 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Makhnev | Draws | Urazayev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makhnev with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Urazayev with White | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Makhnev | Draws | Urazayev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Makhnev | Draws | Urazayev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Denis Makhnev | Arystanbek Urazayev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Fagernes GM Open |
| Dec 2024 | Arystanbek Urazayev | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-KAZ 2024 |
| Oct 2024 | Denis Makhnev | Arystanbek Urazayev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Oskemen Masters |
| Aug 2024 | Denis Makhnev | Arystanbek Urazayev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Karaganda Akim Cup |
| Dec 2023 | Arystanbek Urazayev | Denis Makhnev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-KAZ Playoff |
| Dec 2023 | Denis Makhnev | Arystanbek Urazayev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-KAZ |
| Dec 2022 | Arystanbek Urazayev | Denis Makhnev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-KAZ |
| Oct 2022 | Arystanbek Urazayev | Denis Makhnev | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2022 | Denis Makhnev | Arystanbek Urazayev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 15th Paracin Open A |
| Dec 2021 | Arystanbek Urazayev | Denis Makhnev | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | ch-KAZ |
| Sep 2021 | Denis Makhnev | Arystanbek Urazayev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess GP2 |
| Jul 2021 | Arystanbek Urazayev | Denis Makhnev | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2019 | Arystanbek Urazayev | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Kazakhstan Cup |
| Apr 2019 | Arystanbek Urazayev | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-KAZ |
| Dec 2018 | Arystanbek Urazayev | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Pavlodar Akim Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Denis Makhnev and Arystanbek Urazayev?
In 15 recorded games, Denis Makhnev has 2 wins, Arystanbek Urazayev has 4 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Denis Makhnev and Arystanbek Urazayev played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Dec 2018 to Apr 2025.
What openings do Denis Makhnev and Arystanbek Urazayev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.