Etienne Bacrot vs Rustam Kasimdzhanov
GM Etienne Bacrot (2619) · GM Rustam Kasimdzhanov (2665)
Etienne Bacrot and Rustam Kasimdzhanov have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2001 and the most recent in Jun 2014. Bacrot leads 6 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacrot with White | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| Kasimdzhanov with White | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Classical | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Blitz | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Etienne Bacrot | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 8th Wch Blitz |
| May 2013 | Etienne Bacrot | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Thessaloniki FIDE GP |
| Mar 2011 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-FRA Open rapid |
| Mar 2011 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | ch-FRA Open Blitz |
| Aug 2009 | Etienne Bacrot | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Jermuk FIDE GP |
| Apr 2009 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Nalchik FIDE GP |
| Dec 2008 | Etienne Bacrot | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | Elista FIDE GP |
| Apr 2008 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA |
| Nov 2007 | Etienne Bacrot | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 0-1 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2007 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3rd-4th Mainz Classic Rapid |
| Aug 2007 | Etienne Bacrot | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 3rd-4th Mainz Classic Rapid |
| Aug 2007 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3rd-4th Mainz Classic Rapid |
| Aug 2007 | Etienne Bacrot | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 3rd-4th Mainz Classic Rapid |
| Aug 2007 | Etienne Bacrot | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | Mainz Classic rap Prelim |
| Aug 2007 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Mainz Classic rap Prelim |
| Nov 2006 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 10th Corsica Masters rap |
| Nov 2006 | Etienne Bacrot | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 10th Corsica Masters rap |
| Nov 2006 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 10th Corsica Masters rap |
| Jun 2002 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | FIDE GP |
| Jun 2002 | Etienne Bacrot | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | FIDE GP |
| Sep 2001 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | EUR-ASIA Match |
| Sep 2001 | Etienne Bacrot | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | EUR-ASIA Match |
| Mar 2001 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | World Cup of Rapid Chess B |
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What is the head-to-head score between Etienne Bacrot and Rustam Kasimdzhanov?
In 24 recorded games, Etienne Bacrot has 6 wins, Rustam Kasimdzhanov has 8 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Etienne Bacrot and Rustam Kasimdzhanov played each other?
Our database records 24 games between them, from Mar 2001 to Jun 2014.
What openings do Etienne Bacrot and Rustam Kasimdzhanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.