Dmitry Andreikin vs Eltaj Safarli
GM Dmitry Andreikin (2710) · GM Eltaj Safarli (2624)
Dmitry Andreikin and Eltaj Safarli have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2007 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Andreikin leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (46% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Andreikin | Draws | Safarli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andreikin with White | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Safarli with White | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Andreikin | Draws | Safarli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Andreikin | Draws | Safarli |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B80 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Dmitry Andreikin | Eltaj Safarli | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | World Blitz 2025 |
| Feb 2023 | Dmitry Andreikin | Eltaj Safarli | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Airthings Masters Play In |
| Feb 2022 | Eltaj Safarli | Dmitry Andreikin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2021 | Dmitry Andreikin | Eltaj Safarli | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2020 | Eltaj Safarli | Dmitry Andreikin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2016 | Eltaj Safarli | Dmitry Andreikin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2015 | Eltaj Safarli | Dmitry Andreikin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2013 | Eltaj Safarli | Dmitry Andreikin | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Dmitry Andreikin | Eltaj Safarli | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2011 | Eltaj Safarli | Dmitry Andreikin | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Baku Open A |
| Nov 2010 | Dmitry Andreikin | Eltaj Safarli | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 18th Chigorin Memorial |
| Aug 2008 | Dmitry Andreikin | Eltaj Safarli | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch U20 |
| Dec 2007 | Dmitry Andreikin | Eltaj Safarli | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15th Chigorin Memorial A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Dmitry Andreikin and Eltaj Safarli?
In 13 recorded games, Dmitry Andreikin has 2 wins, Eltaj Safarli has 4 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Dmitry Andreikin and Eltaj Safarli played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Dec 2007 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Dmitry Andreikin and Eltaj Safarli play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Closed (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.