Maksim Chigaev vs Denis Lazavik
GM Maksim Chigaev (2648) · GM Denis Lazavik (2621)
Maksim Chigaev and Denis Lazavik have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2020 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Chigaev leads 2 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigaev with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Lazavik with White | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A64 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Pool B |
| Jan 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Denis Lazavik | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Nov 2022 | Denis Lazavik | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Catalan | Speed Chess Q1 |
| Oct 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | English Opening | chT-RUS Blitz |
| Jun 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Denis Lazavik | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Denis Lazavik | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Cheliabinsk Variation A |
| Jul 2021 | Denis Lazavik | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Maksim Chigaev | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Maksim Chigaev | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Denis Lazavik | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maksim Chigaev and Denis Lazavik?
In 15 recorded games, Maksim Chigaev has 2 wins, Denis Lazavik has 10 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Maksim Chigaev and Denis Lazavik played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Aug 2020 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Maksim Chigaev and Denis Lazavik play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (2 games), followed by the Catalan (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.