Gata Kamsky vs Pa Iniyan
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Pa Iniyan (2581)
Gata Kamsky and Pa Iniyan have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2016 and the most recent in Jul 2024. Kamsky leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Iniyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Iniyan with White | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Iniyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Iniyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Pa Iniyan | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Slav Defense | CrunchLab Masters Div 3 W |
| Jul 2024 | Pa Iniyan | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | CrunchLab Masters Div 3 W |
| Jul 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Pa Iniyan | 0-1 | Sicilian | CrunchLab Masters Div 3 W |
| Jul 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Pa Iniyan | 1-0 | Sicilian | CrunchLab Masters Div 3 W |
| May 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Pa Iniyan | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ChessKid Cup Div 3 W |
| May 2023 | Pa Iniyan | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ChessKid Cup Div 3 W |
| May 2023 | Pa Iniyan | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ChessKid Cup Div 3 W |
| Feb 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Pa Iniyan | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | Pa Iniyan | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Airthings Masters Play In |
| May 2022 | Pa Iniyan | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Chess.com Rapid Wk15 Swiss |
| Dec 2016 | Pa Iniyan | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | 3rd Sitges Sunway Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Pa Iniyan?
In 11 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 3 wins, Pa Iniyan has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Pa Iniyan played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Dec 2016 to Jul 2024.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Pa Iniyan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Dutch Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.