Dmitriy Kushko vs Matthias Bluebaum
IM Dmitriy Kushko (2444) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2694)
Dmitriy Kushko and Matthias Bluebaum have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2023 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Kushko leads 3 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kushko | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kushko with White | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Bluebaum with White | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kushko | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kushko | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A95 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Dmitriy Kushko | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Dmitriy Kushko | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2025 | Dmitriy Kushko | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Dmitriy Kushko | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Dmitriy Kushko | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Dmitriy Kushko | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Dmitriy Kushko | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Dmitriy Kushko | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Dmitriy Kushko | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Dmitriy Kushko | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Dmitriy Kushko | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Dmitriy Kushko | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Dmitriy Kushko | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Bird's opening | Titled Tue Late |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Dmitriy Kushko and Matthias Bluebaum?
In 13 recorded games, Dmitriy Kushko has 3 wins, Matthias Bluebaum has 10 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Dmitriy Kushko and Matthias Bluebaum played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Apr 2023 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Dmitriy Kushko and Matthias Bluebaum play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (4 games), followed by the Bird's opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.