Denis Makhnev vs Kazybek Nogerbek
GM Denis Makhnev (2562) · GM Kazybek Nogerbek (2494)
Denis Makhnev and Kazybek Nogerbek have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2018 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Makhnev leads 3 wins to 3, with 10 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Makhnev | Draws | Nogerbek |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makhnev with White | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Nogerbek with White | 9 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Makhnev | Draws | Nogerbek |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 3 | 10 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Makhnev | Draws | Nogerbek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Kazybek Nogerbek | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | KazChess Masters Almaty 2026 |
| May 2026 | Denis Makhnev | Kazybek Nogerbek | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-KAZ 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | Denis Makhnev | Kazybek Nogerbek | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Kazakhstan Cup Final 2025 |
| Nov 2025 | Denis Makhnev | Kazybek Nogerbek | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | KazChess Masters |
| Jun 2025 | Kazybek Nogerbek | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | ch-KAZ TB |
| Jun 2025 | Kazybek Nogerbek | Denis Makhnev | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | ch-KAZ TB |
| Jun 2025 | Denis Makhnev | Kazybek Nogerbek | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | ch-KAZ TB |
| Jun 2025 | Kazybek Nogerbek | Denis Makhnev | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | ch-KAZ TB |
| Jun 2025 | Denis Makhnev | Kazybek Nogerbek | 1-0 | London System | ch-KAZ TB |
| May 2025 | Kazybek Nogerbek | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-KAZ 2025 |
| Dec 2024 | Kazybek Nogerbek | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | ch-KAZ 2024 |
| Dec 2023 | Kazybek Nogerbek | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-KAZ |
| Dec 2022 | Kazybek Nogerbek | Denis Makhnev | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ch-KAZ |
| Dec 2021 | Denis Makhnev | Kazybek Nogerbek | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-KAZ |
| Apr 2019 | Kazybek Nogerbek | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-KAZ |
| Apr 2018 | Denis Makhnev | Kazybek Nogerbek | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | ch-KAZ |
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What is the head-to-head score between Denis Makhnev and Kazybek Nogerbek?
In 16 recorded games, Denis Makhnev has 3 wins, Kazybek Nogerbek has 3 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Denis Makhnev and Kazybek Nogerbek played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Apr 2018 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Denis Makhnev and Kazybek Nogerbek play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.