Maksim Chigaev vs Grigoriy Oparin
GM Maksim Chigaev (2648) · GM Grigoriy Oparin (2643)
Maksim Chigaev and Grigoriy Oparin have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2012 and the most recent in Jul 2023. Chigaev leads 4 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigaev with White | 14 | 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Oparin with White | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Classical | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B66 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Bucharest Grand Prix |
| Apr 2023 | Grigoriy Oparin | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Chessable Masters Div 2 Win |
| Apr 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Italian Game | Chessable Masters Div 2 Win |
| Apr 2023 | Grigoriy Oparin | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chessable Masters Div 2 Win |
| Apr 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Chessable Masters Div 2 Win |
| Nov 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| May 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 28th chT-RUS |
| Jul 2020 | Grigoriy Oparin | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 16th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
| Jun 2020 | Grigoriy Oparin | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 15th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
| Jun 2020 | Grigoriy Oparin | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 14th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| May 2020 | Maksim Chigaev | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | PNWCC Online Masters |
| May 2020 | Maksim Chigaev | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 9th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Apr 2017 | Maksim Chigaev | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2014 | Maksim Chigaev | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Sicilian | chT-RUS U20 active |
| Aug 2014 | Maksim Chigaev | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | chT-RUS U20 |
| Apr 2014 | Maksim Chigaev | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-RUS U20 |
| Aug 2013 | Maksim Chigaev | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-RUS U20 |
| Apr 2013 | Grigoriy Oparin | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-RUS U20 |
| May 2012 | Maksim Chigaev | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Somov Memorial 10th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maksim Chigaev and Grigoriy Oparin?
In 22 recorded games, Maksim Chigaev has 4 wins, Grigoriy Oparin has 8 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Maksim Chigaev and Grigoriy Oparin played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from May 2012 to Jul 2023.
What openings do Maksim Chigaev and Grigoriy Oparin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Italian Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.