Evgeniy Najer vs Vladimir Potkin
GM Evgeniy Najer (2580) · GM Vladimir Potkin (2548)
Evgeniy Najer and Vladimir Potkin have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2001 and the most recent in Aug 2021. Najer leads 5 wins to 2, with 7 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Alapin (2 games). The average game between them lasted 31 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Najer | Draws | Potkin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najer with White | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Potkin with White | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Najer | Draws | Potkin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Najer | Draws | Potkin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Vladimir Potkin | Evgeniy Najer | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Aug 2021 | Evgeniy Najer | Vladimir Potkin | 1-0 | Italian Game | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Dec 2018 | Vladimir Potkin | Evgeniy Najer | 1-0 | English Opening | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2018 | Evgeniy Najer | Vladimir Potkin | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| Jun 2018 | Evgeniy Najer | Vladimir Potkin | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 71st ch-RUS Higher League |
| Jun 2014 | Vladimir Potkin | Evgeniy Najer | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Jan 2014 | Evgeniy Najer | Vladimir Potkin | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-Moscow Superfinal |
| Sep 2009 | Evgeniy Najer | Vladimir Potkin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 62nd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Jul 2005 | Vladimir Potkin | Evgeniy Najer | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Pardubice Open A |
| Apr 2005 | Vladimir Potkin | Evgeniy Najer | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-RUS 12th |
| Feb 2002 | Vladimir Potkin | Evgeniy Najer | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Moscow Aeroflot Open |
| Oct 2001 | Evgeniy Najer | Vladimir Potkin | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9th Chigorin Memorial |
| Jan 2001 | Evgeniy Najer | Vladimir Potkin | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 6th Ubeda Open |
| Jan 2001 | Vladimir Potkin | Evgeniy Najer | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8th Linares Anibal Open |
Interactive board, all 14 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Evgeniy Najer and Vladimir Potkin?
In 14 recorded games, Evgeniy Najer has 5 wins, Vladimir Potkin has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Evgeniy Najer and Vladimir Potkin played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 2001 to Aug 2021.
What openings do Evgeniy Najer and Vladimir Potkin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Alapin (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.