Gata Kamsky vs Evgeny Alekseev
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Evgeny Alekseev (2500)
Gata Kamsky and Evgeny Alekseev have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2007 and the most recent in Dec 2019. Kamsky leads 3 wins to 3, with 11 draws (35% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Alekseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Alekseev with White | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Alekseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Blitz | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Alekseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B25 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Evgeny Alekseev | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Wch Rapid |
| May 2019 | Gata Kamsky | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | 26th chT-RUS |
| Nov 2018 | Gata Kamsky | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | 26th Chigorin Memorial |
| Oct 2018 | Gata Kamsky | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | chT-RUS blitz |
| Oct 2018 | Gata Kamsky | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-RUS rapid |
| Aug 2018 | Evgeny Alekseev | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Owen Defense | St Petersburg Rapid |
| Oct 2017 | Evgeny Alekseev | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-RUS blitz |
| Aug 2017 | Gata Kamsky | Evgeny Alekseev | 1-0 | London System | St Petersburg Rapid |
| May 2017 | Evgeny Alekseev | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 24th chT-RUS |
| May 2015 | Gata Kamsky | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-RUS rapid |
| Aug 2009 | Gata Kamsky | Evgeny Alekseev | 0-1 | Sicilian | Jermuk FIDE GP |
| Apr 2009 | Evgeny Alekseev | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Nalchik FIDE GP |
| Aug 2008 | Gata Kamsky | Evgeny Alekseev | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Evgeny Alekseev | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Evgeny Alekseev | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial 3rd |
| Nov 2007 | Evgeny Alekseev | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 2nd Moscow Tal Memorial |
| Oct 2007 | Gata Kamsky | Evgeny Alekseev | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23rd EU-Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Evgeny Alekseev?
In 17 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 3 wins, Evgeny Alekseev has 3 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Evgeny Alekseev played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Oct 2007 to Dec 2019.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Evgeny Alekseev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.