Gata Kamsky vs Alexander Donchenko
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Alexander Donchenko (2635)
Gata Kamsky and Alexander Donchenko have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2017 and the most recent in Aug 2023. Kamsky leads 4 wins to 2, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Horwitz Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 34 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Donchenko with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Alexander Donchenko | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Catalan | Speed Chess Q1 Sw |
| Jul 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2021 | Gata Kamsky | Alexander Donchenko | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2021 | Gata Kamsky | Alexander Donchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | EU-Cup Online Final |
| Aug 2020 | Gata Kamsky | Alexander Donchenko | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| May 2020 | Gata Kamsky | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2019 | Alexander Donchenko | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2019 | Alexander Donchenko | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | 24th Barcelona City Open |
| Mar 2019 | Gata Kamsky | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2017 | Alexander Donchenko | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Karlsruhe Grenke Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Alexander Donchenko?
In 11 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 4 wins, Alexander Donchenko has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Alexander Donchenko played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Apr 2017 to Aug 2023.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Alexander Donchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Horwitz Defense (1 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.