Mihail Marin vs Boris Itkis
GM Mihail Marin (2398) · IM Boris Itkis (2245)
Mihail Marin and Boris Itkis have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1992 and the most recent in Nov 2018. Marin leads 5 wins to 1, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 28 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Marin | Draws | Itkis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marin with White | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Itkis with White | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Marin | Draws | Itkis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Marin | Draws | Itkis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A63 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B25 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E17 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Mihail Marin | Boris Itkis | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | chT-ROM |
| Sep 2012 | Boris Itkis | Mihail Marin | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | chT-ROM |
| Sep 2008 | Mihail Marin | Boris Itkis | 1-0 | Catalan | chT-ROM |
| Mar 1999 | Boris Itkis | Mihail Marin | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Ciocaltea Memorial |
| Dec 1998 | Boris Itkis | Mihail Marin | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | ch-ROM |
| Jan 1997 | Boris Itkis | Mihail Marin | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Ciocaltea Memorial |
| Jan 1997 | Mihail Marin | Boris Itkis | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Bucharest primaver |
| Jan 1996 | Boris Itkis | Mihail Marin | 0-1 | Hungarian Opening | Bucharest |
| Jan 1995 | Boris Itkis | Mihail Marin | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Ciocaltea Memorial |
| Jan 1994 | Mihail Marin | Boris Itkis | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Ciocaltea Memorial |
| Jan 1993 | Mihail Marin | Boris Itkis | 1-0 | Catalan | Bucharest GM |
| Jan 1992 | Boris Itkis | Mihail Marin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-ROM |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mihail Marin and Boris Itkis?
In 12 recorded games, Mihail Marin has 5 wins, Boris Itkis has 1 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Mihail Marin and Boris Itkis played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1992 to Nov 2018.
What openings do Mihail Marin and Boris Itkis play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.