Gata Kamsky vs Alireza Firouzja
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Alireza Firouzja (2749)
Gata Kamsky and Alireza Firouzja have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2018 and the most recent in May 2024. Kamsky leads 6 wins to 6, with 9 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Firouzja with White | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C55 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A46 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A12 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15th Rouen Open |
| Nov 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2018 | Gata Kamsky | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Feb 2018 | Gata Kamsky | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | London System | 17th Aeroflot Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Alireza Firouzja?
In 21 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 6 wins, Alireza Firouzja has 6 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Alireza Firouzja played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Feb 2018 to May 2024.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Alireza Firouzja play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (2 games), followed by the Dutch Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.