Mikhail Kobalia vs Denis Khismatullin
GM Mikhail Kobalia (2529) · GM Denis Khismatullin (2522)
Mikhail Kobalia and Denis Khismatullin have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2004 and the most recent in May 2023. Kobalia leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kobalia | Draws | Khismatullin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobalia with White | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Khismatullin with White | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kobalia | Draws | Khismatullin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kobalia | Draws | Khismatullin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D60 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Denis Khismatullin | Mihail Kobalia | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 30th chT-RUS |
| Aug 2018 | Mihail Kobalia | Denis Khismatullin | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-RUS 71st |
| Jun 2014 | Mihail Kobalia | Denis Khismatullin | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 67th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Aug 2013 | Mihail Kobalia | Denis Khismatullin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Denis Khismatullin | Mihail Kobalia | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Denis Khismatullin | Mihail Kobalia | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Mihail Kobalia | Denis Khismatullin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2007 | Mihail Kobalia | Denis Khismatullin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | 60th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Sep 2006 | Mihail Kobalia | Denis Khismatullin | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 59th ch-RUS 1st League |
| May 2004 | Mihail Kobalia | Denis Khismatullin | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 57th ch-RUS qual |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mikhail Kobalia and Denis Khismatullin?
In 10 recorded games, Mikhail Kobalia has 2 wins, Denis Khismatullin has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Mikhail Kobalia and Denis Khismatullin played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from May 2004 to May 2023.
What openings do Mikhail Kobalia and Denis Khismatullin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Alapin (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.