Larry Christiansen vs Gregory Kaidanov
GM Larry Christiansen (2563) · GM Gregory Kaidanov (2492)
Larry Christiansen and Gregory Kaidanov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1993 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Christiansen leads 4 wins to 3, with 6 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Christiansen | Draws | Kaidanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christiansen with White | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Kaidanov with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Christiansen | Draws | Kaidanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Classical | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Christiansen | Draws | Kaidanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Gregory Kaidanov | Larry Christiansen | 0-1 | Italian Game | ch-USA Seniors |
| Jul 2024 | Larry Christiansen | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-USA Seniors |
| Jul 2022 | Larry Christiansen | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | ch-USA Seniors |
| Jul 2021 | Gregory Kaidanov | Larry Christiansen | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-USA Seniors Playoff |
| Jul 2021 | Larry Christiansen | Gregory Kaidanov | 0-1 | London System | ch-USA Seniors Playoff |
| Jul 2021 | Larry Christiansen | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | ch-USA Seniors |
| Oct 2020 | Gregory Kaidanov | Larry Christiansen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | USA-ch Seniors 50 |
| Jul 2019 | Larry Christiansen | Gregory Kaidanov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | USA-ch Seniors 50 |
| Apr 2011 | Gregory Kaidanov | Larry Christiansen | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-USA Gr-B |
| Oct 2000 | Larry Christiansen | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-USA |
| Jan 1996 | Larry Christiansen | Gregory Kaidanov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Jan 1994 | Larry Christiansen | Gregory Kaidanov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Jan 1993 | Larry Christiansen | Gregory Kaidanov | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-USA |
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What is the head-to-head score between Larry Christiansen and Gregory Kaidanov?
In 13 recorded games, Larry Christiansen has 4 wins, Gregory Kaidanov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Larry Christiansen and Gregory Kaidanov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 1993 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Larry Christiansen and Gregory Kaidanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.