Kiril Georgiev vs Rafael A Vaganian
GM Kiril Georgiev (2525) · GM Rafael A Vaganian (2442)
Kiril Georgiev and Rafael A Vaganian have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 1984 and the most recent in May 1998. Georgiev leads 2 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Dutch Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Georgiev | Draws | Vaganian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgiev with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Vaganian with White | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Georgiev | Draws | Vaganian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Classical | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Georgiev | Draws | Vaganian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1998 | Kiril Georgiev | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Presidents Cup |
| May 1998 | Rafael A Vaganian | Kiril Georgiev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Presidents Cup |
| May 1998 | Rafael A Vaganian | Kiril Georgiev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Presidents Cup |
| May 1998 | Kiril Georgiev | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Presidents Cup |
| Nov 1992 | Rafael A Vaganian | Kiril Georgiev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10th EU-chT |
| Jan 1989 | Rafael A Vaganian | Kiril Georgiev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1988 | Rafael A Vaganian | Kiril Georgiev | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Jan 1988 | Kiril Georgiev | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Wch Blitz |
| Jan 1988 | Rafael A Vaganian | Kiril Georgiev | 1-0 | English Opening | Wch Blitz |
| Jan 1988 | Rafael A Vaganian | Kiril Georgiev | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Jan 1988 | Kiril Georgiev | Rafael A Vaganian | 0-1 | Old Indian | Wch Blitz |
| Jan 1988 | Rafael A Vaganian | Kiril Georgiev | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Jan 1988 | Kiril Georgiev | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Jan 1988 | Kiril Georgiev | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | Catalan | Wch Blitz |
| Jan 1987 | Rafael A Vaganian | Kiril Georgiev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Leningrad |
| Feb 1984 | Rafael A Vaganian | Kiril Georgiev | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Lvov |
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What is the head-to-head score between Kiril Georgiev and Rafael A Vaganian?
In 16 recorded games, Kiril Georgiev has 2 wins, Rafael A Vaganian has 5 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Kiril Georgiev and Rafael A Vaganian played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Feb 1984 to May 1998.
What openings do Kiril Georgiev and Rafael A Vaganian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Dutch Defense (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.