Mikhail Kobalia vs Praggnanandhaa R
GM Mikhail Kobalia (2529) · GM Praggnanandhaa R (2750)
Mikhail Kobalia and Praggnanandhaa R have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2018 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Kobalia leads 2 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (62% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kobalia | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobalia with White | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| R with White | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kobalia | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kobalia | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B85 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Mikhail Kobalia | Praggnanandhaa R | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | World Rapid 2025 |
| Dec 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | Mikhail Kobalia | 0-1 | London System | World Blitz 2024 |
| Feb 2022 | Praggnanandhaa R | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| May 2021 | Praggnanandhaa R | Mihail Kobalia | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2021 | Mihail Kobalia | Praggnanandhaa R | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2021 | Praggnanandhaa R | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Mihail Kobalia | Praggnanandhaa R | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2020 | Mihail Kobalia | Praggnanandhaa R | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Russia U16-Gurukul 2 U16 |
| Jun 2020 | Praggnanandhaa R | Mihail Kobalia | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | RUS-Gurukul U16 Online Battle |
| Jun 2020 | Praggnanandhaa R | Mihail Kobalia | 0-1 | Slav Defense | RUS-Gurukul U16 Online Battle |
| Jan 2020 | Praggnanandhaa R | Mihail Kobalia | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 18th Gibraltar Masters |
| Feb 2019 | Praggnanandhaa R | Mihail Kobalia | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 18th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Feb 2018 | Praggnanandhaa R | Mihail Kobalia | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 17th Aeroflot Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mikhail Kobalia and Praggnanandhaa R?
In 13 recorded games, Mikhail Kobalia has 2 wins, Praggnanandhaa R has 6 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Mikhail Kobalia and Praggnanandhaa R played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Feb 2018 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Mikhail Kobalia and Praggnanandhaa R play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.