Konstantin Sakaev vs Valerij Popov
GM Konstantin Sakaev (2535) · GM Valerij Popov (2521)
Konstantin Sakaev and Valerij Popov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 1997 and the most recent in Jan 2020. Sakaev leads 4 wins to 1, with 7 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 34 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sakaev | Draws | Popov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sakaev with White | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Popov with White | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sakaev | Draws | Popov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sakaev | Draws | Popov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Valerij Popov | Konstantin Sakaev | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Lipetsk Winter Cup Rapid |
| May 2015 | Konstantin Sakaev | Valerij Popov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS blitz |
| Apr 2009 | Valerij Popov | Konstantin Sakaev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 16th chT-RUS |
| May 2004 | Konstantin Sakaev | Valerij Popov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 57th ch-RUS qual |
| Oct 2002 | Konstantin Sakaev | Valerij Popov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-EU blitz |
| Oct 2002 | Valerij Popov | Konstantin Sakaev | 1-0 | Modern Defense | ch-EU blitz |
| Oct 2002 | Valerij Popov | Konstantin Sakaev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-EU rapid |
| Mar 2001 | Valerij Popov | Konstantin Sakaev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Kortschnoj 70 |
| Mar 2001 | Konstantin Sakaev | Valerij Popov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Kortschnoj 70 |
| Sep 1999 | Valerij Popov | Konstantin Sakaev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | St Petersburg Cup |
| Sep 1999 | Konstantin Sakaev | Valerij Popov | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | St Petersburg Cup |
| Mar 1997 | Konstantin Sakaev | Valerij Popov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | ch-St Petersburg |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Konstantin Sakaev and Valerij Popov?
In 12 recorded games, Konstantin Sakaev has 4 wins, Valerij Popov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Konstantin Sakaev and Valerij Popov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Mar 1997 to Jan 2020.
What openings do Konstantin Sakaev and Valerij Popov 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.