Evgeniy Najer vs Artyom Timofeev
GM Evgeniy Najer (2580) · GM Artyom Timofeev (2511)
Evgeniy Najer and Artyom Timofeev have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2000 and the most recent in Aug 2024. Najer leads 4 wins to 2, with 9 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Najer | Draws | Timofeev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najer with White | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Timofeev with White | 9 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Najer | Draws | Timofeev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Najer | Draws | Timofeev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Evgeniy Najer | Artyom Timofeev | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-RUS 77th |
| Jun 2024 | Artyom Timofeev | Evgeniy Najer | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 74th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Oct 2023 | Artyom Timofeev | Evgeniy Najer | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | ch-RUS 76th |
| Apr 2021 | Evgeniy Najer | Artyom Timofeev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2018 | Artyom Timofeev | Evgeniy Najer | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 71st ch-RUS Higher League |
| May 2018 | Artyom Timofeev | Evgeniy Najer | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | chT-RUS 25th |
| May 2016 | Evgeniy Najer | Artyom Timofeev | 1-0 | French Defense | chT-RUS 23rd |
| Apr 2010 | Artyom Timofeev | Evgeniy Najer | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17th chT-RUS |
| Apr 2006 | Artyom Timofeev | Evgeniy Najer | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13th chT-RUS |
| Sep 2005 | Artyom Timofeev | Evgeniy Najer | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21st EU-Cup |
| Apr 2005 | Evgeniy Najer | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | chT-RUS 12th |
| Sep 2004 | Artyom Timofeev | Evgeniy Najer | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | RUS Cup Qualifier 1 |
| Sep 2003 | Evgeniy Najer | Artyom Timofeev | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | 56th ch-RUS |
| Oct 2002 | Evgeniy Najer | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 10th Chigorin Memorial A |
| Jan 2000 | Artyom Timofeev | Evgeniy Najer | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | RUS-Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Evgeniy Najer and Artyom Timofeev?
In 15 recorded games, Evgeniy Najer has 4 wins, Artyom Timofeev has 2 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Evgeniy Najer and Artyom Timofeev played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 2000 to Aug 2024.
What openings do Evgeniy Najer and Artyom Timofeev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.