Evgeny Alekseev vs Ernesto Inarkiev
GM Evgeny Alekseev (2500) · GM Ernesto Inarkiev (2641)
Evgeny Alekseev and Ernesto Inarkiev have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2006 and the most recent in May 2021. Alekseev leads 8 wins to 0, with 9 draws (47% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Alekseev | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alekseev with White | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| Inarkiev with White | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Alekseev | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Alekseev | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A58 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 28th chT-RUS |
| May 2018 | Evgeny Alekseev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-RUS 25th |
| Mar 2018 | Evgeny Alekseev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 19th ch-EU |
| Aug 2015 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Evgeny Alekseev | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | St Petersburg Summer Rapid |
| May 2015 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-RUS rapid |
| Aug 2014 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Evgeny Alekseev | 0-1 | Catalan | chT-TUR |
| Oct 2012 | Evgeny Alekseev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | St Petersburg Cup Rapid |
| Apr 2011 | Evgeny Alekseev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 18th chT-RUS |
| Jan 2011 | Evgeny Alekseev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Moscow Young GM |
| Sep 2010 | Evgeny Alekseev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 63rd ch-RUS Higher League |
| May 2010 | Evgeny Alekseev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Astrakhan FIDE GP |
| Mar 2010 | Evgeny Alekseev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-EU 11th Playoffs |
| Mar 2010 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Evgeny Alekseev | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-EU 11th Playoffs |
| Aug 2009 | Evgeny Alekseev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Jermuk FIDE GP |
| Dec 2008 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Elista FIDE GP |
| Oct 2008 | Evgeny Alekseev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | ch-RUS Superfinal 61st |
| Dec 2006 | Evgeny Alekseev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | ch-RUS Superfinal |
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What is the head-to-head score between Evgeny Alekseev and Ernesto Inarkiev?
In 17 recorded games, Evgeny Alekseev has 8 wins, Ernesto Inarkiev has 0 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Evgeny Alekseev and Ernesto Inarkiev played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Dec 2006 to May 2021.
What openings do Evgeny Alekseev and Ernesto Inarkiev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.