Etienne Bacrot vs Arkadij Naiditsch
GM Etienne Bacrot (2619) · GM Arkadij Naiditsch (2574)
Etienne Bacrot and Arkadij Naiditsch have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2003 and the most recent in Dec 2017. Bacrot leads 5 wins to 2, with 7 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacrot with White | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Naiditsch with White | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D58 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Etienne Bacrot | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Feb 2015 | Etienne Bacrot | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Grenke Chess Classic 3rd |
| Jun 2014 | Etienne Bacrot | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2009 | Etienne Bacrot | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 10th Montreal |
| Aug 2009 | Etienne Bacrot | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | Torre Attack | 16th Mainz Ordix Open |
| Jul 2009 | Etienne Bacrot | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 37th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Jul 2009 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 37th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Mar 2006 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA |
| Oct 2005 | Etienne Bacrot | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Corsica Open |
| Aug 2005 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Philidor | Mainz Ordix Open |
| Jul 2005 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 33rd Dortmund SuperGM |
| Apr 2005 | Etienne Bacrot | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA |
| Sep 2003 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4th Lausanne YM |
| Sep 2003 | Etienne Bacrot | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4th Lausanne YM |
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What is the head-to-head score between Etienne Bacrot and Arkadij Naiditsch?
In 14 recorded games, Etienne Bacrot has 5 wins, Arkadij Naiditsch has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Etienne Bacrot and Arkadij Naiditsch played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Sep 2003 to Dec 2017.
What openings do Etienne Bacrot and Arkadij Naiditsch play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the Nimzo-Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.