Maksim Chigaev vs Rasmus Svane
GM Maksim Chigaev (2648) · GM Rasmus Svane (2624)
Maksim Chigaev and Rasmus Svane have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2008 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Chigaev leads 5 wins to 3, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Svane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigaev with White | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Svane with White | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Svane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Classical | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Svane |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A50 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Maksim Chigaev | Rasmus Svane | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Bundesliga 2025-26 |
| Apr 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Rasmus Svane | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Rasmus Svane | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Rasmus Svane | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Rasmus Svane | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Rasmus Svane | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Speed Chess Q1 |
| Jun 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Rasmus Svane | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2021 | Rasmus Svane | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
| Mar 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | Rasmus Svane | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Jul 2019 | Maksim Chigaev | Rasmus Svane | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Riga Tal Memorial Rapid |
| Sep 2008 | Rasmus Svane | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Sicilian | 18th ch-EU U12 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maksim Chigaev and Rasmus Svane?
In 11 recorded games, Maksim Chigaev has 5 wins, Rasmus Svane has 3 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Maksim Chigaev and Rasmus Svane played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Sep 2008 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Maksim Chigaev and Rasmus Svane play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.