Konstantin Sakaev vs Sergey Volkov
GM Konstantin Sakaev (2535) · GM Sergey Volkov (2382)
Konstantin Sakaev and Sergey Volkov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2000 and the most recent in Mar 2024. Sakaev leads 4 wins to 4, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 32 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sakaev | Draws | Volkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sakaev with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Volkov with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sakaev | Draws | Volkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sakaev | Draws | Volkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Sergey Volkov | Konstantin Sakaev | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Nov 2019 | Konstantin Sakaev | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 15th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Oct 2002 | Konstantin Sakaev | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-EU blitz |
| Oct 2002 | Sergey Volkov | Konstantin Sakaev | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-EU blitz |
| Nov 2000 | Konstantin Sakaev | Sergey Volkov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Nov 2000 | Konstantin Sakaev | Sergey Volkov | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Nov 2000 | Sergey Volkov | Konstantin Sakaev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Nov 2000 | Sergey Volkov | Konstantin Sakaev | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Nov 2000 | Sergey Volkov | Konstantin Sakaev | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Nov 2000 | Konstantin Sakaev | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
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What is the head-to-head score between Konstantin Sakaev and Sergey Volkov?
In 10 recorded games, Konstantin Sakaev has 4 wins, Sergey Volkov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Konstantin Sakaev and Sergey Volkov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Nov 2000 to Mar 2024.
What openings do Konstantin Sakaev and Sergey Volkov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.