Gata Kamsky vs Vugar Rasulov
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Vugar Rasulov (2551)
Gata Kamsky and Vugar Rasulov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2021 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Kamsky leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 63 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Rasulov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Rasulov with White | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Rasulov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Rasulov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Gata Kamsky | Vugar Rasulov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Belt and Road Kuqa Open A |
| May 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | London System | Chess.com Classic Div 3 L |
| May 2024 | Vugar Rasulov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Classic Div 3 L |
| May 2024 | Vugar Rasulov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Classic Div 3 L |
| Nov 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Vugar Rasulov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Vugar Rasulov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Vugar Rasulov | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Apr 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Vugar Rasulov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Sep 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Vugar Rasulov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2021 | Vugar Rasulov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Vugar Rasulov?
In 11 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 3 wins, Vugar Rasulov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Vugar Rasulov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Nov 2021 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Vugar Rasulov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.