Meelis Kanep vs Kirill Chukavin
GM Meelis Kanep (2369) · FM Kirill Chukavin (2362)
Meelis Kanep and Kirill Chukavin have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2017 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Kanep leads 5 wins to 4, with 4 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Philidor (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kanep | Draws | Chukavin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanep with White | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Chukavin with White | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kanep | Draws | Chukavin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kanep | Draws | Chukavin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | M Kanep | Kirill Chukavin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-EST 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Kirill Chukavin | M Kanep | 1-0 | Philidor | ch-EST 2025 |
| Feb 2022 | Meelis Kanep | Kirill Chukavin | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | EST Masters |
| Feb 2022 | Kirill Chukavin | Meelis Kanep | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | EST Masters |
| Feb 2022 | Kirill Chukavin | Meelis Kanep | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | EST Masters |
| Aug 2020 | Meelis Kanep | Kirill Chukavin | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-EST |
| Jul 2020 | Kirill Chukavin | Meelis Kanep | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | 54th Viljandi Raud Memorial |
| Dec 2019 | Meelis Kanep | Kirill Chukavin | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-EU rapid |
| Jul 2019 | Meelis Kanep | Kirill Chukavin | 1-0 | Catalan | 53rd Viljandi Raud Olympic |
| Jul 2019 | Kirill Chukavin | Meelis Kanep | 0-1 | Sicilian | 53rd Viljandi Raud Olympic |
| Jul 2019 | Meelis Kanep | Kirill Chukavin | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | 53rd Viljandi Raud Olympic |
| Jun 2018 | Meelis Kanep | Kirill Chukavin | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Baltic zt II Stage |
| Jul 2017 | Kirill Chukavin | Meelis Kanep | 1-0 | Philidor | 51st Viljandi Raud Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Meelis Kanep and Kirill Chukavin?
In 13 recorded games, Meelis Kanep has 5 wins, Kirill Chukavin has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Meelis Kanep and Kirill Chukavin played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jul 2017 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Meelis Kanep and Kirill Chukavin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Philidor (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.