Maksim Chigaev vs Daniil Dubov
GM Maksim Chigaev (2648) · GM Daniil Dubov (2652)
Maksim Chigaev and Daniil Dubov have played 23 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2016 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Chigaev leads 3 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigaev with White | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Dubov with White | 11 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 17 | 2 | 6 | 9 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Maksim Chigaev | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Sep 2024 | Daniil Dubov | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Philidor | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Chess.com Classic Play In |
| Nov 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | Daniil Dubov | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 75th ch-RUS |
| Jul 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2021 | Daniil Dubov | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2021 | Daniil Dubov | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Mar 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Dec 2020 | Maksim Chigaev | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-RUS 73rd |
| Oct 2018 | Maksim Chigaev | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | chT-RUS blitz |
| Aug 2016 | Daniil Dubov | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | St Petersburg Rapid |
| Jun 2016 | Maksim Chigaev | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 69th ch-RUS Higher League |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maksim Chigaev and Daniil Dubov?
In 23 recorded games, Maksim Chigaev has 3 wins, Daniil Dubov has 10 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Maksim Chigaev and Daniil Dubov played each other?
Our database records 23 games between them, from Jun 2016 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Maksim Chigaev and Daniil Dubov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.