Gata Kamsky vs Baadur Jobava
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Baadur Jobava (2572)
Gata Kamsky and Baadur Jobava have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2006 and the most recent in Sep 2023. Kamsky leads 8 wins to 3, with 8 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Jobava |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Jobava with White | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Jobava |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Classical | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Jobava |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B13 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | London System | Orsay Blitz Open |
| Nov 2022 | Baadur Jobava | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Baadur Jobava | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Baadur Jobava | 0-1 | Torre Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Baadur Jobava | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2021 | Gata Kamsky | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Djerba Blitz Masters |
| Feb 2021 | Gata Kamsky | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz |
| Nov 2020 | Baadur Jobava | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | C'Chartres Blitz Open |
| Apr 2014 | Baadur Jobava | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 21st chT-RUS |
| Dec 2012 | Gata Kamsky | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold |
| Dec 2012 | Baadur Jobava | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2012 | Baadur Jobava | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Jul 2012 | Baadur Jobava | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Amsterdam ACP Golden Classic |
| Oct 2011 | Gata Kamsky | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-ROM |
| Jan 2010 | Gata Kamsky | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 52nd Reggio Emilia Open A |
| May 2006 | Baadur Jobava | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Olympiad-37 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Baadur Jobava?
In 19 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 8 wins, Baadur Jobava has 3 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Baadur Jobava played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from May 2006 to Sep 2023.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Baadur Jobava play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.