Ernesto Inarkiev vs Victor Bologan
GM Ernesto Inarkiev (2641) · GM Victor Bologan (2590)
Ernesto Inarkiev and Victor Bologan have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2005 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Inarkiev leads 1 wins to 2 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (30% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 28 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Inarkiev | Draws | Bologan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inarkiev with White | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Bologan with White | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Inarkiev | Draws | Bologan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Inarkiev | Draws | Bologan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Victor Bologan | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | New Year Festival Blitz |
| Apr 2017 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Viktor Bologan | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Poikovsky Karpov 18th |
| Oct 2015 | Viktor Bologan | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 16th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Sep 2013 | Viktor Bologan | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 14th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Jun 2013 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Viktor Bologan | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Viktor Bologan | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Viktor Bologan | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2009 | Viktor Bologan | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 10th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Jul 2008 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Viktor Bologan | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Poikovsky Karpov 09th |
| Feb 2005 | Viktor Bologan | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ernesto Inarkiev and Victor Bologan?
In 10 recorded games, Ernesto Inarkiev has 1 wins, Victor Bologan has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Ernesto Inarkiev and Victor Bologan played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Feb 2005 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Ernesto Inarkiev and Victor Bologan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.