Maksim Tsaruk vs Volodar Murzin
GM Maksim Tsaruk (2488) · GM Volodar Murzin (2650)
Maksim Tsaruk and Volodar Murzin have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2020 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Tsaruk leads 2 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Tsaruk | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsaruk with White | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Murzin with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Tsaruk | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Tsaruk | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Volodar Murzin | Maksim Tsaruk | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Maksim Tsaruk | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Volodar Murzin | Maksim Tsaruk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | World Rapid 2025 |
| Jun 2023 | Maksim Tsaruk | Volodar Murzin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch U18 Blitz |
| Jun 2023 | Maksim Tsaruk | Volodar Murzin | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Wch U18 Rapid |
| May 2020 | Volodar Murzin | Maksim Tsaruk | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-EUR Online 2300+ Qual |
| May 2020 | Maksim Tsaruk | Volodar Murzin | 0-1 | Modern Defense | RUS-BLR U16 Online Battle 02 |
| May 2020 | Maksim Tsaruk | Volodar Murzin | 0-1 | Modern Defense | RUS-BLR U16 Online Battle 02 |
| May 2020 | Volodar Murzin | Maksim Tsaruk | 1-0 | King's Indian Attack | RUS-BLR U16 Online Battle 02 |
| May 2020 | Maksim Tsaruk | Volodar Murzin | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Classical | RUS-BLR U16 Online Battle 01 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maksim Tsaruk and Volodar Murzin?
In 10 recorded games, Maksim Tsaruk has 2 wins, Volodar Murzin has 6 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Maksim Tsaruk and Volodar Murzin played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from May 2020 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Maksim Tsaruk and Volodar Murzin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.