Nathan Resika vs Vasik Rajlich
FM Nathan Resika (1934) · IM Vasik Rajlich (2197)
Nathan Resika and Vasik Rajlich have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1999 and the most recent in Mar 2002. Resika leads 2 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Resika | Draws | Rajlich |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resika with White | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Rajlich with White | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Resika | Draws | Rajlich |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Resika | Draws | Rajlich |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Nathan Resika | Vasik Rajlich | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Eger Europe Chess |
| Dec 2001 | Vasik Rajlich | Nathan Resika | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Budapest FS12 IM-A |
| Nov 2001 | Vasik Rajlich | Nathan Resika | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Budapest FS11 IM |
| Nov 2000 | Nathan Resika | Vasik Rajlich | 0-1 | Sicilian | Budapest FS11 IM |
| Jul 2000 | Vasik Rajlich | Nathan Resika | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Budapest FS07 IM-B |
| May 2000 | Nathan Resika | Vasik Rajlich | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | Budapest FS05 IM |
| Apr 2000 | Vasik Rajlich | Nathan Resika | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Budapest FS04 IM-B |
| Feb 2000 | Vasik Rajlich | Nathan Resika | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Budapest FS02 IM-A |
| Nov 1999 | Vasik Rajlich | Nathan Resika | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Budapest FS11 IM |
| Jan 1999 | Vasik Rajlich | Nathan Resika | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | Harkany Ozdi Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nathan Resika and Vasik Rajlich?
In 10 recorded games, Nathan Resika has 2 wins, Vasik Rajlich has 5 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Nathan Resika and Vasik Rajlich played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1999 to Mar 2002.
What openings do Nathan Resika and Vasik Rajlich play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.