Ken Arnold vs Nikolai Vlassov
Ken Arnold · IM Nikolai Vlassov (2322)
Ken Arnold and Nikolai Vlassov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2022 and the most recent in May 2026. Arnold leads 5 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (4 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Arnold | Draws | Vlassov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold with White | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Vlassov with White | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Arnold | Draws | Vlassov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Arnold | Draws | Vlassov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E21 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E22 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Nikolai Vlassov | Ken Arnold | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2026 | Ken Arnold | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Ken Arnold | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Nikolai Vlassov | Ken Arnold | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Nikolai Vlassov | Ken Arnold | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Nikolai Vlassov | Ken Arnold | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2025 | Nikolai Vlassov | Ken Arnold | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Ken Arnold | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Nikolai Vlassov | Ken Arnold | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2022 | Ken Arnold | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Ken Arnold | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ken Arnold and Nikolai Vlassov?
In 11 recorded games, Ken Arnold has 5 wins, Nikolai Vlassov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Ken Arnold and Nikolai Vlassov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jul 2022 to May 2026.
What openings do Ken Arnold and Nikolai Vlassov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (4 games), followed by the Nimzowitsch Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.