Karen Movsziszian vs Ruslan Pogorelov
GM Karen Movsziszian (2386) · GM Ruslan Pogorelov (2274)
Karen Movsziszian and Ruslan Pogorelov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1997 and the most recent in Apr 2010. Movsziszian leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Movsziszian | Draws | Pogorelov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movsziszian with White | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Pogorelov with White | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Movsziszian | Draws | Pogorelov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Movsziszian | Draws | Pogorelov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A08 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Karen Movsziszian | Ruslan Pogorelov | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | 33rd San Sebastian Open |
| Jan 2010 | Karen Movsziszian | Ruslan Pogorelov | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | 20th La Pobla de Lillet Open |
| Dec 2009 | Ruslan Pogorelov | Karen Movsziszian | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19th Pamplona B |
| Jun 2009 | Ruslan Pogorelov | Karen Movsziszian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5th Sort Open |
| Oct 2007 | Ruslan Pogorelov | Karen Movsziszian | 1-0 | Rat Defense | 1st Mao Joan Casals |
| Nov 2006 | Karen Movsziszian | Ruslan Pogorelov | 1-0 | King's Indian Attack | Ibiza |
| Jan 2006 | Karen Movsziszian | Ruslan Pogorelov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Attack | 16th La Pobla de Lillet Open |
| Jan 2003 | Karen Movsziszian | Ruslan Pogorelov | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 13th La Pobla de Lillet Open |
| Dec 2002 | Ruslan Pogorelov | Karen Movsziszian | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Mondariz Cerrado-A |
| Jun 1999 | Karen Movsziszian | Ruslan Pogorelov | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | 17th Andorra Open |
| Jan 1998 | Karen Movsziszian | Ruslan Pogorelov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | La Pobla de Lillet Open |
| Jan 1997 | Ruslan Pogorelov | Karen Movsziszian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | La Pobla de Lillet Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Karen Movsziszian and Ruslan Pogorelov?
In 12 recorded games, Karen Movsziszian has 3 wins, Ruslan Pogorelov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Karen Movsziszian and Ruslan Pogorelov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1997 to Apr 2010.
What openings do Karen Movsziszian and Ruslan Pogorelov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Attack (2 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.