Gata Kamsky vs David Paravyan
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM David Paravyan (2584)
Gata Kamsky and David Paravyan have played 31 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2016 and the most recent in Nov 2024. Kamsky leads 9 wins to 6, with 16 draws (48% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (5 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Paravyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
| Paravyan with White | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Paravyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 25 | 7 | 13 | 5 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Paravyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 31 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | David Paravyan | G Kamsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Gata Kamsky | David Paravyan | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Gata Kamsky | David Paravyan | 1-0 | London System | CrunchLab Masters PlayIn |
| Mar 2024 | David Paravyan | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2024 | David Paravyan | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | David Paravyan | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Gata Kamsky | David Paravyan | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | David Paravyan | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | David Paravyan | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | Gata Kamsky | David Paravyan | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Gata Kamsky | David Paravyan | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Gata Kamsky | David Paravyan | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Gata Kamsky | David Paravyan | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | David Paravyan | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ChessKid Play In Match |
| May 2023 | Gata Kamsky | David Paravyan | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ChessKid Play In Match |
| May 2023 | Gata Kamsky | David Paravyan | 1/2-1/2 | London System | ChessKid Play In Match |
| Apr 2023 | Gata Kamsky | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Gata Kamsky | David Paravyan | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2022 | David Paravyan | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk19 Swiss |
| May 2022 | David Paravyan | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | David Paravyan | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk13 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | David Paravyan | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk11 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Gata Kamsky | David Paravyan | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | David Paravyan | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk3 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | David Paravyan | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | David Paravyan | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Gata Kamsky | David Paravyan | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2019 | David Paravyan | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
| May 2019 | David Paravyan | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Italian Game | 26th chT-RUS |
| May 2018 | Gata Kamsky | David Paravyan | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | chT-RUS 25th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and David Paravyan?
In 31 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 9 wins, David Paravyan has 6 wins, and they have drawn 16 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and David Paravyan played each other?
Our database records 31 games between them, from Oct 2016 to Nov 2024.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and David Paravyan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (5 games), followed by the Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.