Kostya Kavutskiy vs James Canty
IM Kostya Kavutskiy (2315) · FM James Canty (2227)
Kostya Kavutskiy and James Canty have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2022 and the most recent in May 2022. Kavutskiy leads 7 wins to 12 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Trompowsky Attack (4 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kavutskiy | Draws | Canty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kavutskiy with White | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| Canty with White | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kavutskiy | Draws | Canty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 21 | 7 | 2 | 12 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kavutskiy | Draws | Canty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B08 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Konstantin Kavutskiy | James Canty | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | I'M Not A GM Speed Chess |
| May 2022 | Konstantin Kavutskiy | James Canty | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | I'M Not A GM Speed Chess |
| May 2022 | James Canty | Konstantin Kavutskiy | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense | I'M Not A GM Speed Chess |
| May 2022 | Konstantin Kavutskiy | James Canty | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | I'M Not A GM Speed Chess |
| May 2022 | Konstantin Kavutskiy | James Canty | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | I'M Not A GM Speed Chess |
| May 2022 | James Canty | Konstantin Kavutskiy | 1-0 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | I'M Not A GM Speed Chess |
| May 2022 | Konstantin Kavutskiy | James Canty | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | I'M Not A GM Speed Chess |
| May 2022 | Konstantin Kavutskiy | James Canty | 1-0 | Sicilian | I'M Not A GM Speed Chess |
| May 2022 | James Canty | Konstantin Kavutskiy | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | I'M Not A GM Speed Chess |
| May 2022 | Konstantin Kavutskiy | James Canty | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | I'M Not A GM Speed Chess |
| May 2022 | James Canty | Konstantin Kavutskiy | 1-0 | Nimzowitsch Defense | I'M Not A GM Speed Chess |
| May 2022 | Konstantin Kavutskiy | James Canty | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | I'M Not A GM Speed Chess |
| May 2022 | James Canty | Konstantin Kavutskiy | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | I'M Not A GM Speed Chess |
| May 2022 | Konstantin Kavutskiy | James Canty | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | I'M Not A GM Speed Chess |
| May 2022 | James Canty | Konstantin Kavutskiy | 1-0 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | I'M Not A GM Speed Chess |
| May 2022 | James Canty | Konstantin Kavutskiy | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense | I'M Not A GM Speed Chess |
| May 2022 | Konstantin Kavutskiy | James Canty | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | I'M Not A GM Speed Chess |
| May 2022 | James Canty | Konstantin Kavutskiy | 1-0 | Nimzowitsch Defense | I'M Not A GM Speed Chess |
| May 2022 | Konstantin Kavutskiy | James Canty | 0-1 | King's Indian: Sämisch | I'M Not A GM Speed Chess |
| May 2022 | James Canty | Konstantin Kavutskiy | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | I'M Not A GM Speed Chess |
| May 2022 | James Canty | Konstantin Kavutskiy | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | I'M Not A GM Speed Chess |
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What is the head-to-head score between Kostya Kavutskiy and James Canty?
In 21 recorded games, Kostya Kavutskiy has 7 wins, James Canty has 12 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Kostya Kavutskiy and James Canty played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from May 2022 to May 2022.
What openings do Kostya Kavutskiy and James Canty play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Trompowsky Attack (4 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.