Mikhail Kobalia vs Baadur Jobava
GM Mikhail Kobalia (2529) · GM Baadur Jobava (2572)
Mikhail Kobalia and Baadur Jobava have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2001 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Kobalia leads 5 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kobalia | Draws | Jobava |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobalia with White | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Jobava with White | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kobalia | Draws | Jobava |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| Classical | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kobalia | Draws | Jobava |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Baadur Jobava | Mikhail Kobalia | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | World Rapid 2025 |
| Jan 2023 | Baadur Jobava | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Mihail Kobalia | Baadur Jobava | 0-1 | King's Indian Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2021 | Mihail Kobalia | Baadur Jobava | 0-1 | King's Indian Attack | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2021 | Baadur Jobava | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2021 | Baadur Jobava | Mihail Kobalia | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2021 | Mihail Kobalia | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2017 | Baadur Jobava | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | 16th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Mar 2012 | Mihail Kobalia | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13th EU-ch |
| Mar 2009 | Mihail Kobalia | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Classical | ch-EU 10th playoff Medals |
| Mar 2009 | Baadur Jobava | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-EU 10th playoff Medals |
| Apr 2001 | Mihail Kobalia | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3rd Dubai Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mikhail Kobalia and Baadur Jobava?
In 12 recorded games, Mikhail Kobalia has 5 wins, Baadur Jobava has 6 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Mikhail Kobalia and Baadur Jobava played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Apr 2001 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Mikhail Kobalia and Baadur Jobava play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Attack (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.