Michele Godena vs Igor Efimov
GM Michele Godena (2446) · GM Igor Efimov (2297)
Michele Godena and Igor Efimov have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1993 and the most recent in Sep 2021. Godena leads 7 wins to 2, with 8 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Pirc Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 26 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Godena | Draws | Efimov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godena with White | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Efimov with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Godena | Draws | Efimov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Godena | Draws | Efimov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C09 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C22 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Michele Godena | Igor Efimov | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | ch-ITA TA 52nd |
| Jul 2016 | Michele Godena | Igor Efimov | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | ch-Francophone rapid 3rd |
| Apr 2012 | Igor Efimov | Michele Godena | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | ch-ITA sf |
| Apr 2010 | Igor Efimov | Michele Godena | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | chT-ITA 42nd |
| May 2007 | Michele Godena | Igor Efimov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Porto Mannu Open |
| May 2000 | Igor Efimov | Michele Godena | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1st Lido degli Estensi Open |
| Nov 1999 | Igor Efimov | Michele Godena | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 59th ITA-ch |
| Dec 1998 | Michele Godena | Igor Efimov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1st Padova Open A |
| Nov 1998 | Igor Efimov | Michele Godena | 0-1 | Vienna Game | 58th ch-ITA |
| Nov 1998 | Michele Godena | Igor Efimov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Escaldes zt |
| Jun 1998 | Michele Godena | Igor Efimov | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Bozen Open |
| Jan 1998 | Michele Godena | Igor Efimov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Genova Open |
| Jan 1998 | Michele Godena | Igor Efimov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Saint Vincent Open |
| Dec 1997 | Michele Godena | Igor Efimov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Reggio Emilia 9798 40th |
| Jan 1997 | Igor Efimov | Michele Godena | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | 39th Reggio Emilia 9697 |
| Jan 1995 | Igor Efimov | Michele Godena | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16th Asti Open |
| Jan 1993 | Michele Godena | Igor Efimov | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Montecatini Terme Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Michele Godena and Igor Efimov?
In 17 recorded games, Michele Godena has 7 wins, Igor Efimov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Michele Godena and Igor Efimov played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jan 1993 to Sep 2021.
What openings do Michele Godena and Igor Efimov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Pirc Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Alapin (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.