Mikhail Kobalia vs Nikita Vitiugov
GM Mikhail Kobalia (2529) · GM Nikita Vitiugov (2666)
Mikhail Kobalia and Nikita Vitiugov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2003 and the most recent in Feb 2021. Kobalia leads 4 wins to 3, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Dutch Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kobalia | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobalia with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Vitiugov with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kobalia | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kobalia | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C00 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Nikita Vitiugov | Mihail Kobalia | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| Jul 2020 | Mihail Kobalia | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | Sicilian | 33rd Leon Blitz Open |
| May 2020 | Mihail Kobalia | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Sep 2018 | Mihail Kobalia | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-RUS 71st |
| Feb 2017 | Nikita Vitiugov | Mihail Kobalia | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | 16th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Jun 2013 | Mihail Kobalia | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Nikita Vitiugov | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Apr 2010 | Mihail Kobalia | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17th chT-RUS |
| Sep 2007 | Nikita Vitiugov | Mihail Kobalia | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 60th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Sep 2006 | Mihail Kobalia | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | 59th ch-RUS 1st League |
| Sep 2005 | Nikita Vitiugov | Mihail Kobalia | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS sf 58th |
| May 2003 | Mihail Kobalia | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | chT-RUS 10th Group1 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mikhail Kobalia and Nikita Vitiugov?
In 12 recorded games, Mikhail Kobalia has 4 wins, Nikita Vitiugov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Mikhail Kobalia and Nikita Vitiugov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from May 2003 to Feb 2021.
What openings do Mikhail Kobalia and Nikita Vitiugov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Dutch Defense (1 games), followed by the Alekhine Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.