Marek Karas vs Dmitry Goltsev
FM Marek Karas (2227) · FM Dmitry Goltsev (2155)
Marek Karas and Dmitry Goltsev have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2022 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Karas leads 3 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Exchange Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Karas | Draws | Goltsev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karas with White | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Goltsev with White | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Karas | Draws | Goltsev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Karas | Draws | Goltsev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B58 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Dmitry Goltsev | Marek Karas | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2025 | Marek Karas | Dmitry Goltsev | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2025 | Dmitry Goltsev | Marek Karas | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | Dmitry Goltsev | Marek Karas | 1-0 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | Marek Karas | Dmitry Goltsev | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | Marek Karas | Dmitry Goltsev | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Marek Karas | Dmitry Goltsev | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Dmitry Goltsev | Marek Karas | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Marek Karas | Dmitry Goltsev | 0-1 | Kadas Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Dmitry Goltsev | Marek Karas | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Dmitry Goltsev | Marek Karas | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Marek Karas | Dmitry Goltsev | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Marek Karas and Dmitry Goltsev?
In 12 recorded games, Marek Karas has 3 wins, Dmitry Goltsev has 7 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Marek Karas and Dmitry Goltsev played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Mar 2022 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Marek Karas and Dmitry Goltsev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Exchange Variation (2 games), followed by the Horwitz Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.