Mihail Nikitenko vs Denis Lazavik
GM Mihail Nikitenko (2430) · GM Denis Lazavik (2621)
Mihail Nikitenko and Denis Lazavik have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2019 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Nikitenko leads 0 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (31% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Open (2 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nikitenko | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikitenko with White | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Lazavik with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nikitenko | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 0 | 9 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nikitenko | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Mihail Nikitenko | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Minsk Open |
| Jan 2025 | Mihail Nikitenko | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 91st ch-BLR |
| Jan 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Mihail Nikitenko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-BLR 90th |
| Jan 2023 | Mihail Nikitenko | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | ch-BLR |
| Oct 2022 | Mihail Nikitenko | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 29th Chigorin Memorial |
| Sep 2022 | Mihail Nikitenko | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A |
| Aug 2022 | Mihail Nikitenko | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Minsk Open |
| Jan 2022 | Mihail Nikitenko | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A |
| Jan 2022 | Denis Lazavik | Mihail Nikitenko | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-BLR 88th |
| May 2021 | Mihail Nikitenko | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-BLR 87th |
| Oct 2020 | Denis Lazavik | Mihail Nikitenko | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-BLR 84th |
| Mar 2020 | Denis Lazavik | Mihail Nikitenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-BLR U20 |
| May 2019 | Denis Lazavik | Mihail Nikitenko | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-BLR |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mihail Nikitenko and Denis Lazavik?
In 13 recorded games, Mihail Nikitenko has 0 wins, Denis Lazavik has 4 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Mihail Nikitenko and Denis Lazavik played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from May 2019 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Mihail Nikitenko and Denis Lazavik play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Open (2 games), followed by the Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.