Konstantin Sakaev vs Vadim Zvjaginsev
GM Konstantin Sakaev (2535) · GM Vadim Zvjaginsev (2525)
Konstantin Sakaev and Vadim Zvjaginsev have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1995 and the most recent in Jul 2022. Sakaev leads 2 wins to 0, with 10 draws (17% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 26 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sakaev | Draws | Zvjaginsev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sakaev with White | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Zvjaginsev with White | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sakaev | Draws | Zvjaginsev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sakaev | Draws | Zvjaginsev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D45 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Konstantin Sakaev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 75th ch-RUS Higher League |
| May 2022 | Konstantin Sakaev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 29th chT-RUS |
| Nov 2020 | Konstantin Sakaev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 27th chT-RUS |
| Dec 2019 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Konstantin Sakaev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2019 | Konstantin Sakaev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | 72nd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Dec 2018 | Konstantin Sakaev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Apr 2008 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Konstantin Sakaev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-RUS |
| Sep 2004 | Konstantin Sakaev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1-0 | Modern Defense | ch-Moscow Blitz |
| Sep 2000 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Konstantin Sakaev | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-YUG 52nd playoff sf1 |
| Sep 2000 | Konstantin Sakaev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | chT-YUG 52nd playoff sf1 |
| Sep 2000 | Konstantin Sakaev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 52nd chT-YUG |
| Jan 1995 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Konstantin Sakaev | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | chT-YUG |
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What is the head-to-head score between Konstantin Sakaev and Vadim Zvjaginsev?
In 12 recorded games, Konstantin Sakaev has 2 wins, Vadim Zvjaginsev has 0 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Konstantin Sakaev and Vadim Zvjaginsev played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1995 to Jul 2022.
What openings do Konstantin Sakaev and Vadim Zvjaginsev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.