Etienne Bacrot vs Matthias Bluebaum
GM Etienne Bacrot (2619) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2694)
Etienne Bacrot and Matthias Bluebaum have played 26 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2016 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Bacrot leads 7 wins to 15 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacrot with White | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Bluebaum with White | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 23 | 7 | 1 | 15 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D15 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Etienne Bacrot | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French: Exchange Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | E Bacrot | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | King's Indian Attack | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | E Bacrot | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jul 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | E Bacrot | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | E Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | E Bacrot | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Etienne Bacrot | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Etienne Bacrot | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Etienne Bacrot | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | French Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Etienne Bacrot | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2020 | Matthias Bluebaum | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| Dec 2018 | Etienne Bacrot | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | King's Indian Attack | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2018 | Etienne Bacrot | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Olympiad-43 |
| May 2018 | Matthias Bluebaum | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | GER CupT final |
| Mar 2016 | Etienne Bacrot | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Bundesliga 2015-16 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Etienne Bacrot and Matthias Bluebaum?
In 26 recorded games, Etienne Bacrot has 7 wins, Matthias Bluebaum has 15 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Etienne Bacrot and Matthias Bluebaum played each other?
Our database records 26 games between them, from Mar 2016 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Etienne Bacrot and Matthias Bluebaum play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (5 games), followed by the French: Exchange Variation (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.