Maksim Tsaruk vs Andrey Tsvetkov
GM Maksim Tsaruk (2488) · IM Andrey Tsvetkov (2439)
Maksim Tsaruk and Andrey Tsvetkov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2013 and the most recent in Oct 2024. Tsaruk leads 5 wins to 5, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Tsaruk | Draws | Tsvetkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsaruk with White | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Tsvetkov with White | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Tsaruk | Draws | Tsvetkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Tsaruk | Draws | Tsvetkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Andrey Tsvetkov | Maksim Tsaruk | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-RUS Blitz 2024 |
| May 2020 | Andrey Tsvetkov | Maksim Tsaruk | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | RUS-BLR U16 Online Battle 02 |
| May 2020 | Maksim Tsaruk | Andrey Tsvetkov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | RUS-BLR U16 Online Battle 02 |
| May 2020 | Andrey Tsvetkov | Maksim Tsaruk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | RUS-BLR U16 Online Battle 02 |
| May 2020 | Maksim Tsaruk | Andrey Tsvetkov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | RUS-BLR U16 Online Battle 02 |
| May 2020 | Andrey Tsvetkov | Maksim Tsaruk | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | RUS-BLR U16 Online Battle 01 |
| May 2020 | Andrey Tsvetkov | Maksim Tsaruk | 1-0 | Catalan | RUS-BLR U16 Online Battle 01 |
| May 2020 | Maksim Tsaruk | Andrey Tsvetkov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | RUS-BLR U16 Online Battle 01 |
| May 2020 | Andrey Tsvetkov | Maksim Tsaruk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | RUS-BLR U16 Online Battle 01 |
| May 2020 | Andrey Tsvetkov | Maksim Tsaruk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | RUS-BLR U16 Online Battle 01 |
| May 2020 | Andrey Tsvetkov | Maksim Tsaruk | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | RUS-BLR U16 Online Battle 01 |
| Oct 2013 | Andrey Tsvetkov | Maksim Tsaruk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 23rd ch-EU U08 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maksim Tsaruk and Andrey Tsvetkov?
In 12 recorded games, Maksim Tsaruk has 5 wins, Andrey Tsvetkov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Maksim Tsaruk and Andrey Tsvetkov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Oct 2013 to Oct 2024.
What openings do Maksim Tsaruk and Andrey Tsvetkov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the Queen's Gambit Accepted (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.