Etienne Bacrot vs Teimour Radjabov
GM Etienne Bacrot (2619) · GM Teimour Radjabov (2689)
Etienne Bacrot and Teimour Radjabov have played 23 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2002 and the most recent in Jan 2024. Bacrot leads 2 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 12 draws (48% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacrot with White | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| Radjabov with White | 11 | 0 | 6 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 1 | 9 | 7 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Teimour Radjabov | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2021 | Etienne Bacrot | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Paris GCT Rapid |
| Dec 2014 | Etienne Bacrot | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Teimour Radjabov | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Teimour Radjabov | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Aug 2014 | Teimour Radjabov | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Olympiad-41 |
| Nov 2011 | Teimour Radjabov | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 18th chT-EU |
| Sep 2011 | Teimour Radjabov | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Italian Game | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Etienne Bacrot | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2008 | Etienne Bacrot | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Elista FIDE GP |
| Nov 2008 | Etienne Bacrot | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Olympiad-38 |
| Apr 2008 | Etienne Bacrot | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Baku FIDE GP |
| Jul 2007 | Teimour Radjabov | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Odessa Pivdenny Bank |
| Oct 2006 | Etienne Bacrot | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Cap d'Agde KO |
| Oct 2006 | Teimour Radjabov | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Cap d'Agde KO |
| Sep 2006 | Etienne Bacrot | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Wch Blitz 1st |
| Mar 2006 | Etienne Bacrot | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23rd Morelia/Linares |
| Feb 2006 | Teimour Radjabov | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 23rd Morelia/Linares |
| Jun 2004 | Teimour Radjabov | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jun 2004 | Etienne Bacrot | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jun 2004 | Teimour Radjabov | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jun 2004 | Etienne Bacrot | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Nov 2002 | Etienne Bacrot | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Olympiad-35 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Etienne Bacrot and Teimour Radjabov?
In 23 recorded games, Etienne Bacrot has 2 wins, Teimour Radjabov has 9 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Etienne Bacrot and Teimour Radjabov played each other?
Our database records 23 games between them, from Nov 2002 to Jan 2024.
What openings do Etienne Bacrot and Teimour Radjabov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games), followed by the Slav Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.