Evgeniy Najer vs Mikhail Kobalia
GM Evgeniy Najer (2580) · GM Mikhail Kobalia (2529)
Evgeniy Najer and Mikhail Kobalia have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1997 and the most recent in Jul 2021. Najer leads 6 wins to 5, with 7 draws (61% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Najer | Draws | Kobalia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najer with White | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Kobalia with White | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Najer | Draws | Kobalia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Blitz | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Najer | Draws | Kobalia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Mihail Kobalia | Evgeniy Najer | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5th Bryansk Zilberstein Memorial |
| May 2018 | Mihail Kobalia | Evgeniy Najer | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | chT-RUS 25th |
| Mar 2018 | Mihail Kobalia | Evgeniy Najer | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 19th ch-EU |
| Sep 2015 | Evgeniy Najer | Mihail Kobalia | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-Moscow blitz 69th |
| Jul 2015 | Mihail Kobalia | Evgeniy Najer | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 68th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Jun 2014 | Mihail Kobalia | Evgeniy Najer | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 67th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Jun 2013 | Mihail Kobalia | Evgeniy Najer | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Feb 2010 | Mihail Kobalia | Evgeniy Najer | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 9th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Apr 2006 | Mihail Kobalia | Evgeniy Najer | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13th chT-RUS |
| Sep 2005 | Evgeniy Najer | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS sf 58th |
| Apr 2005 | Mihail Kobalia | Evgeniy Najer | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-RUS 12th |
| Apr 2004 | Evgeniy Najer | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ACP Blitz Final |
| Apr 2004 | Mihail Kobalia | Evgeniy Najer | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ACP Blitz Final |
| Apr 2004 | Evgeniy Najer | Mihail Kobalia | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ACP Blitz Final |
| Apr 2004 | Mihail Kobalia | Evgeniy Najer | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ACP Blitz Final |
| Apr 2004 | Mihail Kobalia | Evgeniy Najer | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | ACP Blitz Final |
| Apr 2004 | Evgeniy Najer | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ACP Blitz Final |
| Jan 1997 | Evgeniy Najer | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS U20 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Evgeniy Najer and Mikhail Kobalia?
In 18 recorded games, Evgeniy Najer has 6 wins, Mikhail Kobalia has 5 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Evgeniy Najer and Mikhail Kobalia played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jan 1997 to Jul 2021.
What openings do Evgeniy Najer and Mikhail Kobalia play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.