Dmitry Goltsev vs Rudik Makarian
FM Dmitry Goltsev (2155) · GM Rudik Makarian (2543)
Dmitry Goltsev and Rudik Makarian have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2022 and the most recent in Apr 2025. Goltsev leads 2 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Goltsev | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goltsev with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Makarian with White | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Goltsev | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Goltsev | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D26 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Dmitry Goltsev | Rudik Makarian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Dmitry Goltsev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Dmitry Goltsev | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Dmitry Goltsev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Dmitry Goltsev | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | Dmitry Goltsev | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Dmitry Goltsev | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Dmitry Goltsev | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Dmitry Goltsev | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Rudik Makarian | Dmitry Goltsev | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Rudik Makarian | Dmitry Goltsev | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Dmitry Goltsev and Rudik Makarian?
In 11 recorded games, Dmitry Goltsev has 2 wins, Rudik Makarian has 7 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Dmitry Goltsev and Rudik Makarian played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Mar 2022 to Apr 2025.
What openings do Dmitry Goltsev and Rudik Makarian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.