Gata Kamsky vs Rustam Kasimdzhanov
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Rustam Kasimdzhanov (2665)
Gata Kamsky and Rustam Kasimdzhanov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2007 and the most recent in Jul 2021. Kamsky leads 4 wins to 2, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Kasimdzhanov with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Dortmund GER Grand Prix |
| May 2013 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Thessaloniki FIDE GP |
| Apr 2013 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Zug FIDE GP |
| Nov 2012 | Gata Kamsky | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2nd Tashkent FIDE GP |
| Sep 2011 | Gata Kamsky | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2011 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2010 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17th Mainz Ordix Open |
| Aug 2009 | Gata Kamsky | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Jermuk FIDE GP |
| Apr 2009 | Gata Kamsky | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Nalchik FIDE GP |
| Nov 2007 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Gata Kamsky | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | London System | 2nd Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Rustam Kasimdzhanov?
In 11 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 4 wins, Rustam Kasimdzhanov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Rustam Kasimdzhanov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Nov 2007 to Jul 2021.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Rustam Kasimdzhanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.