Maksim Chigaev vs Paulius Pultinevicius
GM Maksim Chigaev (2648) · GM Paulius Pultinevicius (2565)
Maksim Chigaev and Paulius Pultinevicius have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2019 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Chigaev leads 9 wins to 2, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Pultinevicius |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigaev with White | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Pultinevicius with White | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Pultinevicius |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Pultinevicius |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Paulius Pultinevicius | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | TCh-ISL Kvika 2025-26 |
| Feb 2025 | Maksim Chigaev | Paulius Pultinevicius | 1-0 | Indian Defense | TCh-ISL Kvika 2024-25 |
| Feb 2025 | Paulius Pultinevicius | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chessable Masters Play-In |
| Jan 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | Paulius Pultinevicius | 0-1 | English Opening | 33rd Keres Memorial Rapid |
| Apr 2023 | Paulius Pultinevicius | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | 2nd Menorca Open |
| Feb 2022 | Paulius Pultinevicius | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2022 | Paulius Pultinevicius | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | Paulius Pultinevicius | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Sep 2020 | Maksim Chigaev | Paulius Pultinevicius | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Paulius Pultinevicius | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2020 | Maksim Chigaev | Paulius Pultinevicius | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2019 | Maksim Chigaev | Paulius Pultinevicius | 1-0 | Italian Game | Riga Tal Memorial Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maksim Chigaev and Paulius Pultinevicius?
In 12 recorded games, Maksim Chigaev has 9 wins, Paulius Pultinevicius has 2 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Maksim Chigaev and Paulius Pultinevicius played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jul 2019 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Maksim Chigaev and Paulius Pultinevicius play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.