Mihail Nikitenko vs Maksim Tsaruk
GM Mihail Nikitenko (2430) · GM Maksim Tsaruk (2488)
Mihail Nikitenko and Maksim Tsaruk have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2017 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Nikitenko leads 6 wins to 4, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nikitenko | Draws | Tsaruk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikitenko with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Tsaruk with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nikitenko | Draws | Tsaruk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nikitenko | Draws | Tsaruk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Maksim Tsaruk | Mihail Nikitenko | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | ch-BLR 92nd |
| Jan 2025 | Maksim Tsaruk | Mihail Nikitenko | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | 91st ch-BLR |
| Jan 2024 | Mihail Nikitenko | Maksim Tsaruk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-BLR 90th |
| Nov 2023 | Maksim Tsaruk | Mihail Nikitenko | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Minsk Open |
| Jan 2023 | Maksim Tsaruk | Mihail Nikitenko | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | ch-BLR |
| Aug 2022 | Maksim Tsaruk | Mihail Nikitenko | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Minsk Open |
| Jan 2022 | Mihail Nikitenko | Maksim Tsaruk | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-BLR 88th |
| Oct 2020 | Mihail Nikitenko | Maksim Tsaruk | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-BLR 84th |
| Mar 2020 | Mihail Nikitenko | Maksim Tsaruk | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-BLR U20 |
| May 2019 | Maksim Tsaruk | Mihail Nikitenko | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | ch-BLR U20 |
| Apr 2018 | Mihail Nikitenko | Maksim Tsaruk | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | ch-BLR U20 |
| Oct 2017 | Mihail Nikitenko | Maksim Tsaruk | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25th Chigorin Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mihail Nikitenko and Maksim Tsaruk?
In 12 recorded games, Mihail Nikitenko has 6 wins, Maksim Tsaruk has 4 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Mihail Nikitenko and Maksim Tsaruk played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Oct 2017 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Mihail Nikitenko and Maksim Tsaruk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.