Larry Christiansen vs Sergey Kudrin
GM Larry Christiansen (2563) · GM Sergey Kudrin (2298)
Larry Christiansen and Sergey Kudrin have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1981 and the most recent in Oct 2008. Christiansen leads 4 wins to 1, with 7 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Christiansen | Draws | Kudrin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christiansen with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Kudrin with White | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Christiansen | Draws | Kudrin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Christiansen | Draws | Kudrin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A75 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Sergey Kudrin | Larry Christiansen | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | USA tt |
| Oct 2007 | Larry Christiansen | Sergey Kudrin | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | USA tt |
| Jan 2000 | Sergey Kudrin | Larry Christiansen | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | 3rd Harry Lyman Open |
| Aug 1999 | Sergey Kudrin | Larry Christiansen | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-USA Gr-A |
| Oct 1998 | Larry Christiansen | Sergey Kudrin | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-USA Gr-A |
| Jan 1987 | Larry Christiansen | Sergey Kudrin | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-USA |
| Jan 1986 | Sergey Kudrin | Larry Christiansen | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Reykjavik Open |
| Jan 1986 | Sergey Kudrin | Larry Christiansen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Jan 1985 | Sergey Kudrin | Larry Christiansen | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | ch-USA |
| Jan 1984 | Larry Christiansen | Sergey Kudrin | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-USA |
| Jan 1983 | Sergey Kudrin | Larry Christiansen | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | ch-USA |
| Jan 1981 | Larry Christiansen | Sergey Kudrin | 1-0 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | ch-USA/Zonal |
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What is the head-to-head score between Larry Christiansen and Sergey Kudrin?
In 12 recorded games, Larry Christiansen has 4 wins, Sergey Kudrin has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Larry Christiansen and Sergey Kudrin played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1981 to Oct 2008.
What openings do Larry Christiansen and Sergey Kudrin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.