Mikhail Kobalia vs Alexander Motylev
GM Mikhail Kobalia (2529) · GM Alexander Motylev (2543)
Mikhail Kobalia and Alexander Motylev have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1997 and the most recent in Aug 2021. Kobalia leads 2 wins to 1, with 11 draws (21% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kobalia | Draws | Motylev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobalia with White | 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Motylev with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kobalia | Draws | Motylev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kobalia | Draws | Motylev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Mihail Kobalia | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Moscow Smyslov Memorial |
| Nov 2020 | Alexander Motylev | Mihail Kobalia | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Razuvaev Memorial online |
| Jul 2020 | Mihail Kobalia | Alexander Motylev | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | 33rd Leon Blitz Open |
| Jul 2020 | Alexander Motylev | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 16th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
| Dec 2019 | Mihail Kobalia | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2019 | Alexander Motylev | Mihail Kobalia | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Moscow Blitz 73rd |
| Apr 2016 | Mihail Kobalia | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Cheboksary Sergievskiy Memorial Rapid |
| Jun 2014 | Mihail Kobalia | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 67th ch-RUS Higher League |
| May 2007 | Mihail Kobalia | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | chT-RUS 14th |
| Apr 2004 | Mihail Kobalia | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | chT-RUS rapid |
| Jan 2001 | Mihail Kobalia | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | 6th Ubeda Open |
| Jan 2001 | Alexander Motylev | Mihail Kobalia | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 8th Linares Anibal Open |
| Jan 1998 | Alexander Motylev | Mihail Kobalia | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-RUS U20 |
| Jan 1997 | Mihail Kobalia | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | ch-RUS U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mikhail Kobalia and Alexander Motylev?
In 14 recorded games, Mikhail Kobalia has 2 wins, Alexander Motylev has 1 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Mikhail Kobalia and Alexander Motylev played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 1997 to Aug 2021.
What openings do Mikhail Kobalia and Alexander Motylev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.