Mikhail Gurevich vs Rafael A Vaganian
GM Mikhail Gurevich (2548) · GM Rafael A Vaganian (2442)
Mikhail Gurevich and Rafael A Vaganian have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1987 and the most recent in Nov 2001. Gurevich leads 3 wins to 1, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Vaganian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurevich with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Vaganian with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Vaganian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Vaganian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D47 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2001 | Mikhail Gurevich | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Nov 2001 | Mikhail Gurevich | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Nov 2001 | Rafael A Vaganian | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Nov 2001 | Rafael A Vaganian | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Aug 1999 | Mikhail Gurevich | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 3rd Vlissingen HZ Open |
| Jan 1999 | Rafael A Vaganian | Mikhail Gurevich | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Dordrecht FPO |
| Aug 1997 | Rafael A Vaganian | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Lost Boys Open |
| Sep 1988 | Rafael A Vaganian | Mikhail Gurevich | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1st URS Club Cup |
| Jul 1988 | Mikhail Gurevich | Rafael A Vaganian | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-URS 55 |
| Jan 1987 | Rafael A Vaganian | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Leningrad |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mikhail Gurevich and Rafael A Vaganian?
In 10 recorded games, Mikhail Gurevich has 3 wins, Rafael A Vaganian has 1 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Mikhail Gurevich and Rafael A Vaganian played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1987 to Nov 2001.
What openings do Mikhail Gurevich and Rafael A Vaganian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.