Etienne Bacrot vs David Paravyan
GM Etienne Bacrot (2619) · GM David Paravyan (2597)
Etienne Bacrot and David Paravyan have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2021 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Bacrot leads 3 wins to 3, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (3 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Paravyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacrot with White | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Paravyan with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Paravyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Paravyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B72 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | David Paravyan | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | David Paravyan | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 |
| Sep 2023 | David Paravyan | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | David Paravyan | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Etienne Bacrot | David Paravyan | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 23rd ch-EU |
| Feb 2023 | Etienne Bacrot | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Etienne Bacrot | David Paravyan | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | David Paravyan | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | David Paravyan | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Etienne Bacrot | David Paravyan | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Etienne Bacrot and David Paravyan?
In 10 recorded games, Etienne Bacrot has 3 wins, David Paravyan has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Etienne Bacrot and David Paravyan played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2021 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Etienne Bacrot and David Paravyan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (3 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.