Maksim Tsaruk vs Denis Lazavik
GM Maksim Tsaruk (2488) · GM Denis Lazavik (2621)
Maksim Tsaruk and Denis Lazavik have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2018 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Tsaruk leads 1 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Tsaruk | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsaruk with White | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Lazavik with White | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Tsaruk | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 0 | 8 | 4 |
| Blitz | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Tsaruk | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Maksim Tsaruk | 1-0 | Catalan | FIDE World Open U20 Blitz |
| Sep 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Maksim Tsaruk | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | FIDE World Open U20 Rapid |
| Jul 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Maksim Tsaruk | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Minsk Open |
| Jan 2025 | Maksim Tsaruk | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 91st ch-BLR |
| Aug 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Maksim Tsaruk | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | World U20 Blitz Open |
| Jan 2024 | Maksim Tsaruk | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | ch-BLR 90th |
| Jan 2023 | Denis Lazavik | Maksim Tsaruk | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-BLR |
| Apr 2022 | Denis Lazavik | Maksim Tsaruk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-BLR U20 |
| Jan 2022 | Maksim Tsaruk | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-BLR 88th |
| Jun 2021 | Maksim Tsaruk | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | Titled Tue |
| May 2021 | Denis Lazavik | Maksim Tsaruk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-BLR 87th |
| Apr 2021 | Maksim Tsaruk | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-BLR U20 |
| Mar 2021 | Maksim Tsaruk | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2020 | Maksim Tsaruk | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-BLR 84th |
| Mar 2020 | Denis Lazavik | Maksim Tsaruk | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ch-BLR U20 |
| Feb 2020 | Maksim Tsaruk | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | ch-BLR B |
| Jan 2019 | Denis Lazavik | Maksim Tsaruk | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Orsha blitz Open |
| Jun 2018 | Denis Lazavik | Maksim Tsaruk | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Minsk Amateur Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maksim Tsaruk and Denis Lazavik?
In 18 recorded games, Maksim Tsaruk has 1 wins, Denis Lazavik has 8 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Maksim Tsaruk and Denis Lazavik played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jun 2018 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Maksim Tsaruk and Denis Lazavik play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (2 games), followed by the Queen's Gambit Accepted (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.