Joshua Friedel vs Varuzhan Akobian
GM Joshua Friedel (2544) · GM Varuzhan Akobian (2553)
Joshua Friedel and Varuzhan Akobian have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2004 and the most recent in Aug 2025. Friedel leads 7 wins to 2, with 5 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Friedel | Draws | Akobian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friedel with White | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Akobian with White | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Friedel | Draws | Akobian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Friedel | Draws | Akobian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D05 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Varuzhan Akobian | Joshua Friedel | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 125th US Open |
| May 2014 | Varuzhan Akobian | Joshua Friedel | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| May 2013 | Joshua Friedel | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 22nd Chicago Open |
| Dec 2010 | Varuzhan Akobian | Joshua Friedel | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 20th North American Open |
| Oct 2010 | Varuzhan Akobian | Joshua Friedel | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | USA tt |
| Sep 2010 | Joshua Friedel | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | USA tt |
| Dec 2009 | Joshua Friedel | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | 19th North American Open |
| Apr 2009 | Joshua Friedel | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | Philidor | Foxwoods Open |
| Jun 2008 | Varuzhan Akobian | Joshua Friedel | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Las Vegas National Open |
| May 2008 | Varuzhan Akobian | Joshua Friedel | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 17th Chicago Open |
| Sep 2007 | Varuzhan Akobian | Joshua Friedel | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Miami Open |
| Jun 2007 | Joshua Friedel | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | French Defense | Las Vegas National Open |
| Mar 2005 | Joshua Friedel | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | 7th Foxwoods Open |
| Apr 2004 | Varuzhan Akobian | Joshua Friedel | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | 06th Foxwoods Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Joshua Friedel and Varuzhan Akobian?
In 14 recorded games, Joshua Friedel has 7 wins, Varuzhan Akobian has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Joshua Friedel and Varuzhan Akobian played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Apr 2004 to Aug 2025.
What openings do Joshua Friedel and Varuzhan Akobian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the French: Tarrasch Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.