Murtas Kazhgaleyev vs Denis Makhnev
GM Murtas Kazhgaleyev (2541) · GM Denis Makhnev (2562)
Murtas Kazhgaleyev and Denis Makhnev have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2018 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Kazhgaleyev leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 60 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kazhgaleyev | Draws | Makhnev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazhgaleyev with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Makhnev with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kazhgaleyev | Draws | Makhnev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kazhgaleyev | Draws | Makhnev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E53 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Murtas Kazhgaleyev | Denis Makhnev | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Kazakhstan Cup Final 2025 |
| Oct 2024 | Denis Makhnev | Murtas Kazhgaleyev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Pavlodar Masters |
| Dec 2023 | Denis Makhnev | Murtas Kazhgaleyev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-KAZ |
| Dec 2023 | Murtas Kazhgaleyev | Denis Makhnev | 0-1 | Italian Game | KAZ Cup Final |
| Dec 2023 | Denis Makhnev | Murtas Kazhgaleyev | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | KAZ Cup Final |
| Dec 2022 | Murtas Kazhgaleyev | Denis Makhnev | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-KAZ |
| Dec 2021 | Denis Makhnev | Murtas Kazhgaleyev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-KAZ |
| Dec 2020 | Murtas Kazhgaleyev | Denis Makhnev | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-KAZ |
| May 2019 | Murtas Kazhgaleyev | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-KAZ |
| Apr 2018 | Denis Makhnev | Murtas Kazhgaleyev | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-KAZ |
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What is the head-to-head score between Murtas Kazhgaleyev and Denis Makhnev?
In 10 recorded games, Murtas Kazhgaleyev has 2 wins, Denis Makhnev has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Murtas Kazhgaleyev and Denis Makhnev played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Apr 2018 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Murtas Kazhgaleyev and Denis Makhnev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Italian Game (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.