Gata Kamsky vs Varuzhan Akobian
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Varuzhan Akobian (2553)
Gata Kamsky and Varuzhan Akobian have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2005 and the most recent in Mar 2017. Kamsky leads 4 wins to 1, with 6 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Akobian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Akobian with White | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Akobian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Akobian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Gata Kamsky | Varuzhan Akobian | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-USA |
| Apr 2016 | Varuzhan Akobian | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | ch-USA |
| Apr 2015 | Varuzhan Akobian | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-USA |
| May 2014 | Gata Kamsky | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | London System | ch-USA playoff |
| May 2014 | Varuzhan Akobian | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-USA playoff |
| May 2014 | Varuzhan Akobian | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | ch-USA |
| May 2012 | Gata Kamsky | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-USA |
| Apr 2011 | Gata Kamsky | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | ch-USA Gr-A |
| May 2010 | Varuzhan Akobian | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-USA |
| May 2009 | Gata Kamsky | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | French Defense | ch-USA |
| Jul 2005 | Gata Kamsky | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | 33rd World Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Varuzhan Akobian?
In 11 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 4 wins, Varuzhan Akobian has 1 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Varuzhan Akobian played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jul 2005 to Mar 2017.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Varuzhan Akobian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Classical Variation (2 games), followed by the French: Tarrasch Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.