Gata Kamsky vs Grigoriy Oparin
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Grigoriy Oparin (2643)
Gata Kamsky and Grigoriy Oparin have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2016 and the most recent in Oct 2024. Kamsky leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (43% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (3 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Oparin with White | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Rapid | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | G Oparin | G Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Julius Baer GenCup Pl/In |
| Sep 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Chess.com Rapid Wk24 Swiss |
| Jul 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk11 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk2 Swiss |
| Oct 2021 | Grigoriy Oparin | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Speed Chess GP3 |
| May 2021 | Grigoriy Oparin | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| May 2020 | Grigoriy Oparin | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2018 | Gata Kamsky | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2016 | Grigoriy Oparin | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | 32nd EU-Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Grigoriy Oparin?
In 14 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 2 wins, Grigoriy Oparin has 4 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Grigoriy Oparin played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Nov 2016 to Oct 2024.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Grigoriy Oparin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (3 games), followed by the English Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.