Gata Kamsky vs Kirill Alekseenko
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Kirill Alekseenko (2656)
Gata Kamsky and Kirill Alekseenko have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2016 and the most recent in Aug 2022. Kamsky leads 3 wins to 2, with 8 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Alekseenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Alekseenko with White | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Alekseenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Alekseenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Kirill Alekseenko | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Bird's opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Kirill Alekseenko | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Chess.com Rapid Wk6 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Kirill Alekseenko | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk5 Swiss |
| Jul 2021 | Kirill Alekseenko | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 54th Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2021 | Gata Kamsky | Kirill Alekseenko | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 54th Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2021 | Kirill Alekseenko | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | 54th Biel |
| Jul 2021 | Gata Kamsky | Kirill Alekseenko | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Biel Rapid 54th |
| Apr 2021 | Gata Kamsky | Kirill Alekseenko | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2020 | Kirill Alekseenko | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2019 | Gata Kamsky | Kirill Alekseenko | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2018 | Gata Kamsky | Kirill Alekseenko | 0-1 | London System | St Petersburg Rapid |
| Oct 2017 | Kirill Alekseenko | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-RUS rapid |
| Oct 2016 | Kirill Alekseenko | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 24th Chigorin Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Kirill Alekseenko?
In 13 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 3 wins, Kirill Alekseenko has 2 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Kirill Alekseenko played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Oct 2016 to Aug 2022.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Kirill Alekseenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.