Etienne Bacrot vs Emil Sutovsky
GM Etienne Bacrot (2619) · GM Emil Sutovsky (2592)
Etienne Bacrot and Emil Sutovsky have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2001 and the most recent in Dec 2015. Bacrot leads 6 wins to 4, with 10 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Sutovsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacrot with White | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Sutovsky with White | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Sutovsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| Rapid | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Sutovsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D11 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Emil Sutovsky | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ACP Masters Gp B |
| May 2014 | Emil Sutovsky | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Poikovsky Karpov 15th |
| Sep 2009 | Etienne Bacrot | Emil Sutovsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Antwerp InventiChess |
| Sep 2006 | Etienne Bacrot | Emil Sutovsky | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | Wch Blitz 1st |
| Dec 2005 | Emil Sutovsky | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2005 | Etienne Bacrot | Emil Sutovsky | 1-0 | Modern Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2005 | Etienne Bacrot | Emil Sutovsky | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2005 | Emil Sutovsky | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2005 | Emil Sutovsky | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 33rd Dortmund SuperGM |
| Nov 2003 | Emil Sutovsky | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Philidor | ch-EU Internet fin |
| Nov 2003 | Emil Sutovsky | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | Philidor | ch-EU Internet fin |
| Nov 2003 | Etienne Bacrot | Emil Sutovsky | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-EU Internet fin |
| Nov 2003 | Etienne Bacrot | Emil Sutovsky | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-EU Internet fin |
| Nov 2003 | Etienne Bacrot | Emil Sutovsky | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-EU Internet fin |
| Oct 2001 | Etienne Bacrot | Emil Sutovsky | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Albert Match |
| Oct 2001 | Emil Sutovsky | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Albert Match |
| Oct 2001 | Etienne Bacrot | Emil Sutovsky | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Albert Match |
| Oct 2001 | Etienne Bacrot | Emil Sutovsky | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Albert Match |
| Oct 2001 | Emil Sutovsky | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Albert Match |
| Oct 2001 | Emil Sutovsky | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Albert Match |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Etienne Bacrot and Emil Sutovsky?
In 20 recorded games, Etienne Bacrot has 6 wins, Emil Sutovsky has 4 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Etienne Bacrot and Emil Sutovsky played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Oct 2001 to Dec 2015.
What openings do Etienne Bacrot and Emil Sutovsky play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.