Mihail Nikitenko vs Viachaslau Zarubitski
GM Mihail Nikitenko (2430) · IM Viachaslau Zarubitski (2396)
Mihail Nikitenko and Viachaslau Zarubitski have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2016 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Nikitenko leads 10 wins to 2, with 7 draws (63% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Bishop's Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nikitenko | Draws | Zarubitski |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikitenko with White | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Zarubitski with White | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nikitenko | Draws | Zarubitski |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 19 | 10 | 7 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nikitenko | Draws | Zarubitski |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Mihail Nikitenko | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Grand-Open Galeria 2026 |
| Jan 2026 | Mihail Nikitenko | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-BLR 92nd |
| Jan 2025 | Mihail Nikitenko | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 91st ch-BLR |
| Nov 2024 | Mihail Nikitenko | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 3rd President of UZB |
| Mar 2024 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | Mihail Nikitenko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Jan 2024 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | Mihail Nikitenko | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-BLR 90th |
| Feb 2023 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | Mihail Nikitenko | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A |
| Jan 2023 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | Mihail Nikitenko | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | ch-BLR |
| Jan 2022 | Mihail Nikitenko | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | ch-BLR 88th |
| Nov 2021 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | Mihail Nikitenko | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Tashkent President Open 1st |
| Oct 2020 | Mihail Nikitenko | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | ch-BLR 84th |
| Mar 2020 | Mihail Nikitenko | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-BLR U20 |
| Jun 2019 | Mihail Nikitenko | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | ch-BLR |
| May 2019 | Mihail Nikitenko | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-BLR U20 |
| Apr 2018 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | Mihail Nikitenko | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | ch-BLR U20 |
| Jan 2018 | Mihail Nikitenko | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | ch-BLR 84th |
| May 2017 | Mihail Nikitenko | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 15th Somov Memorial |
| Jan 2017 | Mihail Nikitenko | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-BLR 83rd |
| Apr 2016 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | Mihail Nikitenko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | ch-BLR U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mihail Nikitenko and Viachaslau Zarubitski?
In 19 recorded games, Mihail Nikitenko has 10 wins, Viachaslau Zarubitski has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Mihail Nikitenko and Viachaslau Zarubitski played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Apr 2016 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Mihail Nikitenko and Viachaslau Zarubitski play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Bishop's Opening (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.