Ernesto Inarkiev vs Vladislav Artemiev
GM Ernesto Inarkiev (2641) · GM Vladislav Artemiev (2653)
Ernesto Inarkiev and Vladislav Artemiev have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2013 and the most recent in May 2026. Inarkiev leads 2 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (52% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Inarkiev | Draws | Artemiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inarkiev with White | 10 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| Artemiev with White | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Inarkiev | Draws | Artemiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 1 | 7 | 5 |
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Inarkiev | Draws | Artemiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vladislav Artemiev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 75th Ann. Karpov 2026 |
| Oct 2025 | Vladislav Artemiev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | TCh-RUS Rapid 2025 |
| Dec 2024 | Vladislav Artemiev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Region Group Cup |
| Nov 2024 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vladislav Artemiev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Region Group Cup |
| Dec 2023 | Vladislav Artemiev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Moscow Chess Stars 3.0 Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vladislav Artemiev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Moscow Chess Stars 3.0 Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vladislav Artemiev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Moscow Chess Stars 3.0 Rapid |
| Dec 2023 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vladislav Artemiev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Moscow Region Group Cup |
| Dec 2023 | Vladislav Artemiev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Moscow Region Group Cup |
| Dec 2022 | Vladislav Artemiev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Moscow Region Cup |
| Oct 2022 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vladislav Artemiev | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Krasnogorsk Crocus Rapid |
| Aug 2019 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vladislav Artemiev | 0-1 | Sicilian | 72nd ch-RUS |
| Jul 2019 | Vladislav Artemiev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 10th Danzhou |
| May 2019 | Vladislav Artemiev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 26th chT-RUS |
| Apr 2018 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vladislav Artemiev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2nd Sharjah Masters |
| May 2016 | Vladislav Artemiev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT-RUS 23rd |
| May 2015 | Vladislav Artemiev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | Réti Opening | ch-RUS rapid |
| May 2015 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vladislav Artemiev | 0-1 | Slav Defense | chT-RUS blitz |
| May 2015 | Vladislav Artemiev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-RUS 22nd |
| Apr 2014 | Vladislav Artemiev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 21st chT-RUS |
| Jun 2013 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vladislav Artemiev | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Wch Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ernesto Inarkiev and Vladislav Artemiev?
In 21 recorded games, Ernesto Inarkiev has 2 wins, Vladislav Artemiev has 9 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Ernesto Inarkiev and Vladislav Artemiev played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Jun 2013 to May 2026.
What openings do Ernesto Inarkiev and Vladislav Artemiev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.