Gata Kamsky vs Aleksey Dreev
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Aleksey Dreev (2577)
Gata Kamsky and Aleksey Dreev have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1987 and the most recent in Apr 2022. Kamsky leads 4 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (61% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Dreev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Dreev with White | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Dreev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| Blitz | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Rapid | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Dreev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk11 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Alexey Dreev | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk10 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Alexey Dreev | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | London System | Chess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | London System | Chess.com Rapid Wk3 Swiss |
| May 2019 | Alexey Dreev | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 26th chT-RUS |
| Oct 2017 | Gata Kamsky | Alexey Dreev | 0-1 | Bird's opening | Corsica Masters KO 21st |
| Oct 2017 | Alexey Dreev | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Corsica Masters KO 21st |
| Oct 2017 | Gata Kamsky | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 21st Corsica Masters Open |
| Dec 2015 | Alexey Dreev | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 25th North American Open |
| Feb 2014 | Gata Kamsky | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 12th Gibraltar Masters |
| Jun 2013 | Gata Kamsky | Alexey Dreev | 0-1 | London System | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Alexey Dreev | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Gata Kamsky | Alexey Dreev | 0-1 | London System | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Alexey Dreev | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Jan 1990 | Alexey Dreev | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Reykjavik Open |
| Jan 1988 | Gata Kamsky | Alexey Dreev | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | Borjomi U20 |
| Jan 1987 | Alexey Dreev | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Ponziani Opening | ch-URS otbor |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Aleksey Dreev?
In 18 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 4 wins, Aleksey Dreev has 7 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Aleksey Dreev played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jan 1987 to Apr 2022.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Aleksey Dreev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.