Kiril Georgiev vs Arkadij Naiditsch
GM Kiril Georgiev (2525) · GM Arkadij Naiditsch (2574)
Kiril Georgiev and Arkadij Naiditsch have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2002 and the most recent in Dec 2014. Georgiev leads 5 wins to 2, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Georgiev | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgiev with White | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Naiditsch with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Georgiev | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Georgiev | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Kiril Georgiev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Zuerich Open A 38th |
| Sep 2013 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Kiril Georgiev | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | chT-CRO |
| Sep 2011 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Kiril Georgiev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-SRB |
| Sep 2008 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Kiril Georgiev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-SRB |
| Oct 2007 | Kiril Georgiev | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | 23rd EU-Cup |
| Aug 2007 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Kiril Georgiev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Liepajas Rokade |
| Apr 2007 | Kiril Georgiev | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | chT-FRA Top 16 GpB |
| Apr 2006 | Kiril Georgiev | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-EU 7th Playoff |
| Apr 2006 | Kiril Georgiev | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-EU 7th Playoff |
| Apr 2006 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Kiril Georgiev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-EU 7th Playoff |
| Jan 2002 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Kiril Georgiev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18th Bad Woerishofen Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Kiril Georgiev and Arkadij Naiditsch?
In 11 recorded games, Kiril Georgiev has 5 wins, Arkadij Naiditsch has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Kiril Georgiev and Arkadij Naiditsch played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 2002 to Dec 2014.
What openings do Kiril Georgiev and Arkadij Naiditsch play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.