Maksim Chigaev vs Alexander Donchenko
GM Maksim Chigaev (2648) · GM Alexander Donchenko (2635)
Maksim Chigaev and Alexander Donchenko have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2021 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Chigaev leads 6 wins to 1, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigaev with White | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Donchenko with White | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A15 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Alexander Donchenko | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | KazChess Masters Almaty 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Alexander Donchenko | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Championnat de France des Clubs 2026 | Poule Basse |
| May 2025 | Alexander Donchenko | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | TCh-FRA Top 16 Basse |
| Nov 2024 | Alexander Donchenko | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | 24th ch-EUR Indiv |
| Dec 2022 | Alexander Donchenko | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2022 | Alexander Donchenko | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Alexander Donchenko | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | Alexander Donchenko | 0-1 | Catalan | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Maksim Chigaev and Alexander Donchenko?
In 11 recorded games, Maksim Chigaev has 6 wins, Alexander Donchenko has 1 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Maksim Chigaev and Alexander Donchenko played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Nov 2021 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Maksim Chigaev and Alexander Donchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (1 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.