Meelis Kanep vs Aleksandr Volodin
GM Meelis Kanep (2369) · GM Aleksandr Volodin (2485)
Meelis Kanep and Aleksandr Volodin have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2007 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Kanep leads 4 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 12 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Trompowsky Attack (3 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kanep | Draws | Volodin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanep with White | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Volodin with White | 16 | 1 | 8 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kanep | Draws | Volodin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 3 | 9 | 6 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kanep | Draws | Volodin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | M Kanep | Aleksandr Volodin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-EST 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | M Kanep | Aleksandr Volodin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-EST 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Aleksandr Volodin | M Kanep | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | ch-EST 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | M Kanep | Aleksandr Volodin | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-EST 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Aleksandr Volodin | M Kanep | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-EST 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Aleksandr Volodin | M Kanep | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | ch-EST 2024 |
| Dec 2022 | Aleksandr Volodin | Meelis Kanep | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-EST |
| Dec 2021 | Aleksandr Volodin | Meelis Kanep | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-EST |
| Nov 2021 | Aleksandr Volodin | Meelis Kanep | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 21st Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Feb 2021 | Meelis Kanep | Aleksandr Volodin | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | Eesti Masters |
| Feb 2021 | Meelis Kanep | Aleksandr Volodin | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Eesti Masters |
| Feb 2021 | Aleksandr Volodin | Meelis Kanep | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Eesti Masters |
| Feb 2021 | Aleksandr Volodin | Meelis Kanep | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Eesti Masters |
| Aug 2020 | Aleksandr Volodin | Meelis Kanep | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-EST |
| Jun 2017 | Aleksandr Volodin | Meelis Kanep | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Baltic zt |
| Jan 2015 | Meelis Kanep | Aleksandr Volodin | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | Keres Memorial rap 24th |
| Jul 2012 | Aleksandr Volodin | Meelis Kanep | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 46th Vaksali Raua Memorial |
| Nov 2011 | Meelis Kanep | Aleksandr Volodin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-FIN 1112 |
| Mar 2010 | Meelis Kanep | Aleksandr Volodin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-EST |
| Jan 2010 | Aleksandr Volodin | Meelis Kanep | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Keres Memorial |
| Feb 2009 | Aleksandr Volodin | Meelis Kanep | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-EST |
| Sep 2008 | Aleksandr Volodin | Meelis Kanep | 1-0 | Indian Defense | chT-FIN 0809 |
| Jan 2008 | Aleksandr Volodin | Meelis Kanep | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Keres Memorial A |
| Jan 2007 | Aleksandr Volodin | Meelis Kanep | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-EST |
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What is the head-to-head score between Meelis Kanep and Aleksandr Volodin?
In 24 recorded games, Meelis Kanep has 4 wins, Aleksandr Volodin has 8 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Meelis Kanep and Aleksandr Volodin played each other?
Our database records 24 games between them, from Jan 2007 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Meelis Kanep and Aleksandr Volodin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Trompowsky Attack (3 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.