Denis Makhnev vs Daniyal Sapenov
GM Denis Makhnev (2562) · IM Daniyal Sapenov (2490)
Denis Makhnev and Daniyal Sapenov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2022 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Makhnev leads 5 wins to 4, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Makhnev | Draws | Sapenov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makhnev with White | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Sapenov with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Makhnev | Draws | Sapenov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Makhnev | Draws | Sapenov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Denis Makhnev | Daniyal Sapenov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Aktobe Open 2026 - Vladimir Dvorkovich Memorial | Masters |
| May 2026 | Denis Makhnev | Daniyal Sapenov | 0-1 | Catalan | ch-KAZ 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | Daniyal Sapenov | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Kazakhstan Cup Final 2025 |
| Aug 2025 | Daniyal Sapenov | Denis Makhnev | 1-0 | Catalan | Qonaev Cup Masters |
| Aug 2025 | Daniyal Sapenov | Denis Makhnev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Shymbulak Chess Summer |
| Aug 2025 | Denis Makhnev | Daniyal Sapenov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Shymbulak Chess Summer |
| May 2025 | Daniyal Sapenov | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-KAZ 2025 |
| May 2025 | Denis Makhnev | Daniyal Sapenov | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Asian Individual Blitz |
| Dec 2024 | Denis Makhnev | Daniyal Sapenov | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-KAZ 2024 |
| May 2024 | Daniyal Sapenov | Denis Makhnev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Dubai Police Open A |
| Dec 2023 | Denis Makhnev | Daniyal Sapenov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-KAZ |
| Dec 2022 | Denis Makhnev | Daniyal Sapenov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-KAZ |
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What is the head-to-head score between Denis Makhnev and Daniyal Sapenov?
In 12 recorded games, Denis Makhnev has 5 wins, Daniyal Sapenov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Denis Makhnev and Daniyal Sapenov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Dec 2022 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Denis Makhnev and Daniyal Sapenov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.