Matthew J Wadsworth vs Borna Derakhshani
GM Matthew J Wadsworth (2516) · FM Borna Derakhshani (2340)
Matthew J Wadsworth and Borna Derakhshani have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2007 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Wadsworth leads 3 wins to 1, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Saragossa Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wadsworth | Draws | Derakhshani |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wadsworth with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Derakhshani with White | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wadsworth | Draws | Derakhshani |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wadsworth | Draws | Derakhshani |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A14 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Matthew J Wadsworth | Borna Derakhshani | 1-0 | Catalan | London Classic Masters |
| Jul 2024 | Matthew J Wadsworth | Borna Derakhshani | 0-1 | Saragossa Opening | Stafford Loz Coopers Birthday |
| Jul 2024 | Matthew J Wadsworth | Borna Derakhshani | 1-0 | Catalan | Stafford Wood Green |
| Nov 2023 | Borna Derakhshani | Matthew J Wadsworth | 1/2-1/2 | Saragossa Opening | Nottinghamshire Centenary |
| Jul 2023 | Borna Derakhshani | Matthew J Wadsworth | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 109th ch-GBR |
| Jul 2023 | Matthew J Wadsworth | Borna Derakhshani | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Stafford Wood Green Blitz Open |
| Feb 2023 | Borna Derakhshani | Matthew J Wadsworth | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | London Mindsports IM A |
| Sep 2022 | Matthew J Wadsworth | Borna Derakhshani | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | London Mindsports IM |
| May 2022 | Borna Derakhshani | Matthew J Wadsworth | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | ch-ENG Chessable |
| Nov 2007 | Matthew J Wadsworth | Borna Derakhshani | 1-0 | Italian Game | Wch U08 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Matthew J Wadsworth and Borna Derakhshani?
In 10 recorded games, Matthew J Wadsworth has 3 wins, Borna Derakhshani has 1 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Matthew J Wadsworth and Borna Derakhshani played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Nov 2007 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Matthew J Wadsworth and Borna Derakhshani play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Saragossa Opening (1 games), followed by the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.