Justin Sarkar vs Mikhail Golubev
IM Justin Sarkar (2256) · GM Mikhail Golubev (2450)
Justin Sarkar and Mikhail Golubev have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2020 and the most recent in Nov 2023. Sarkar leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 31 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sarkar | Draws | Golubev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarkar with White | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Golubev with White | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sarkar | Draws | Golubev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sarkar | Draws | Golubev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Justin Sarkar | Mikhail Golubev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Justin Sarkar | Mikhail Golubev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Justin Sarkar | Mikhail Golubev | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Justin Sarkar | Mikhail Golubev | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Mikhail Golubev | Justin Sarkar | 1-0 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2021 | Justin Sarkar | Mikhail Golubev | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2021 | Justin Sarkar | Mikhail Golubev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 34th Leon Blitz Open |
| Mar 2021 | Justin Sarkar | Mikhail Golubev | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2020 | Justin Sarkar | Mikhail Golubev | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2020 | Mikhail Golubev | Justin Sarkar | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Justin Sarkar and Mikhail Golubev?
In 10 recorded games, Justin Sarkar has 3 wins, Mikhail Golubev has 6 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Justin Sarkar and Mikhail Golubev played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 2020 to Nov 2023.
What openings do Justin Sarkar and Mikhail Golubev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.