Etienne Bacrot vs Gata Kamsky
GM Etienne Bacrot (2619) · GM Gata Kamsky (2595)
Etienne Bacrot and Gata Kamsky have played 25 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2006 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Bacrot leads 6 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 12 draws (52% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Kamsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacrot with White | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Kamsky with White | 12 | 1 | 7 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Kamsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 3 | 8 | 4 |
| Blitz | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Kamsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | E Bacrot | G Kamsky | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Coupe de France |
| Apr 2025 | E Bacrot | G Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Bundesliga 2024-25 |
| Jul 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Etienne Bacrot | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Julius Baer Play In Match |
| Jul 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Julius Baer Play In Match |
| Jul 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Julius Baer Play In Match |
| Jan 2023 | Etienne Bacrot | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2022 | Etienne Bacrot | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Etienne Bacrot | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA |
| Mar 2021 | Gata Kamsky | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | London System | EU-Cup Online Gr-A |
| Jun 2013 | Etienne Bacrot | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Thessaloniki FIDE GP |
| Aug 2009 | Gata Kamsky | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Jermuk FIDE GP |
| Apr 2009 | Gata Kamsky | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Nalchik FIDE GP |
| Apr 2008 | Gata Kamsky | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Baku FIDE GP |
| Nov 2007 | Etienne Bacrot | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Gata Kamsky | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| May 2007 | Etienne Bacrot | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Catalan | Candidates sf |
| May 2007 | Gata Kamsky | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Candidates sf |
| May 2007 | Etienne Bacrot | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Candidates sf |
| May 2007 | Gata Kamsky | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Candidates sf |
| May 2006 | Etienne Bacrot | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Olympiad-37 |
| May 2006 | Etienne Bacrot | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 2nd Sofia MTel Masters |
| May 2006 | Gata Kamsky | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2nd Sofia MTel Masters |
| Jan 2006 | Etienne Bacrot | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | Corus |
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What is the head-to-head score between Etienne Bacrot and Gata Kamsky?
In 25 recorded games, Etienne Bacrot has 6 wins, Gata Kamsky has 7 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Etienne Bacrot and Gata Kamsky played each other?
Our database records 25 games between them, from Jan 2006 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Etienne Bacrot and Gata Kamsky play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.