Gata Kamsky vs Maksim Chigaev
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Maksim Chigaev (2648)
Gata Kamsky and Maksim Chigaev have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2015 and the most recent in Jun 2023. Kamsky leads 9 wins to 3, with 2 draws (86% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Chigaev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Chigaev with White | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Chigaev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| Rapid | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Chigaev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A85 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Sicilian | Speed Chess Q1 |
| Aug 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Three Knights Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk24 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
| Sep 2020 | Maksim Chigaev | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2019 | Maksim Chigaev | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Owen Defense | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open |
| Oct 2016 | Gata Kamsky | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Modern Defense | chT-RUS blitz |
| Oct 2016 | Maksim Chigaev | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Modern Defense | chT-RUS rapid |
| May 2015 | Gata Kamsky | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Rat Defense | chT-RUS blitz |
| May 2015 | Gata Kamsky | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | chT-RUS rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Maksim Chigaev?
In 14 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 9 wins, Maksim Chigaev has 3 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Maksim Chigaev played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from May 2015 to Jun 2023.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Maksim Chigaev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (1 games), followed by the London System (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.