Grigoriy Oparin vs Dmitry Goltsev
GM Grigoriy Oparin (2643) · FM Dmitry Goltsev (2155)
Grigoriy Oparin and Dmitry Goltsev have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2022 and the most recent in Mar 2025. Oparin leads 5 wins to 4, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games). The average game between them lasted 69 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Oparin | Draws | Goltsev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oparin with White | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Goltsev with White | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Oparin | Draws | Goltsev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Oparin | Draws | Goltsev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D78 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Dmitry Goltsev | G Oparin | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2025 | Grigoriy Oparin | Dmitry Goltsev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | G Oparin | Dmitry Goltsev | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Grigoriy Oparin | Dmitry Goltsev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Grigoriy Oparin | Dmitry Goltsev | 1-0 | French Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Dmitry Goltsev | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Dmitry Goltsev | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Grigoriy Oparin | Dmitry Goltsev | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | Dmitry Goltsev | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | Dmitry Goltsev | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | Dmitry Goltsev | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Grigoriy Oparin and Dmitry Goltsev?
In 11 recorded games, Grigoriy Oparin has 5 wins, Dmitry Goltsev has 4 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Grigoriy Oparin and Dmitry Goltsev played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jun 2022 to Mar 2025.
What openings do Grigoriy Oparin and Dmitry Goltsev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.