Konstantin Sakaev vs Nikita Vitiugov
GM Konstantin Sakaev (2535) · GM Nikita Vitiugov (2666)
Konstantin Sakaev and Nikita Vitiugov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2007 and the most recent in Dec 2019. Sakaev leads 2 wins to 2, with 9 draws (31% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sakaev | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sakaev with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Vitiugov with White | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sakaev | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sakaev | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Konstantin Sakaev | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Nikita Vitiugov | Konstantin Sakaev | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Konstantin Sakaev | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Oct 2008 | Nikita Vitiugov | Konstantin Sakaev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS Superfinal 61st |
| Dec 2007 | Nikita Vitiugov | Konstantin Sakaev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 60th RUS-ch Superfinal |
| Nov 2007 | Konstantin Sakaev | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2007 | Nikita Vitiugov | Konstantin Sakaev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2007 | Nikita Vitiugov | Konstantin Sakaev | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2007 | Nikita Vitiugov | Konstantin Sakaev | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2007 | Konstantin Sakaev | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2007 | Nikita Vitiugov | Konstantin Sakaev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2007 | Konstantin Sakaev | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2007 | Nikita Vitiugov | Konstantin Sakaev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 60th ch-RUS Higher League |
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What is the head-to-head score between Konstantin Sakaev and Nikita Vitiugov?
In 13 recorded games, Konstantin Sakaev has 2 wins, Nikita Vitiugov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Konstantin Sakaev and Nikita Vitiugov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Sep 2007 to Dec 2019.
What openings do Konstantin Sakaev and Nikita Vitiugov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.