Konstantin Sakaev vs Mikhail Kobalia
GM Konstantin Sakaev (2535) · GM Mikhail Kobalia (2529)
Konstantin Sakaev and Mikhail Kobalia have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1994 and the most recent in May 2022. Sakaev leads 5 wins to 0, with 7 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Dutch Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 34 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sakaev | Draws | Kobalia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sakaev with White | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Kobalia with White | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sakaev | Draws | Kobalia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sakaev | Draws | Kobalia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B71 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B87 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Mihail Kobalia | Konstantin Sakaev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29th chT-RUS |
| May 2015 | Konstantin Sakaev | Mihail Kobalia | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS blitz |
| Sep 2008 | Mihail Kobalia | Konstantin Sakaev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 61st ch-RUS Higher League |
| May 2005 | Konstantin Sakaev | Mihail Kobalia | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | St Petersburg-Moscow Match |
| Apr 2005 | Konstantin Sakaev | Mihail Kobalia | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | chT-RUS 12th |
| Jun 2003 | Konstantin Sakaev | Mihail Kobalia | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 4th ch-EU |
| Dec 1999 | Mihail Kobalia | Konstantin Sakaev | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | ch-RUS KO |
| Dec 1999 | Konstantin Sakaev | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS KO |
| Aug 1998 | Konstantin Sakaev | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 51st ch-RUS |
| Nov 1997 | Konstantin Sakaev | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | Slav Defense | RUS-Cup01 Chigorin Memorial |
| Jan 1995 | Mihail Kobalia | Konstantin Sakaev | 0-1 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | Chigorin Memorial |
| Jan 1994 | Konstantin Sakaev | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | St Petersburg Open 2 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Konstantin Sakaev and Mikhail Kobalia?
In 12 recorded games, Konstantin Sakaev has 5 wins, Mikhail Kobalia has 0 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Konstantin Sakaev and Mikhail Kobalia played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1994 to May 2022.
What openings do Konstantin Sakaev and Mikhail Kobalia play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Dutch Defense (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.