Nick De Firmian vs Gregory Kaidanov
GM Nick De Firmian (2369) · GM Gregory Kaidanov (2492)
Nick De Firmian and Gregory Kaidanov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1994 and the most recent in Jul 2022. Firmian leads 4 wins to 3, with 6 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Firmian | Draws | Kaidanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firmian with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Kaidanov with White | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Firmian | Draws | Kaidanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Firmian | Draws | Kaidanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A63 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Nick De Firmian | Gregory Kaidanov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | ch-USA Seniors |
| Jan 2002 | Nick De Firmian | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-USA |
| Oct 2000 | Gregory Kaidanov | Nick De Firmian | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-USA |
| Aug 1999 | Nick De Firmian | Gregory Kaidanov | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | ch-USA Gr-B |
| Aug 1997 | Gregory Kaidanov | Nick De Firmian | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-USA G2 |
| Jan 1996 | Gregory Kaidanov | Nick De Firmian | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-USA |
| Jan 1995 | Gregory Kaidanov | Nick De Firmian | 0-1 | Catalan | Lexington |
| Jan 1995 | Gregory Kaidanov | Nick De Firmian | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Jan 1995 | Nick De Firmian | Gregory Kaidanov | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Lexington |
| Jan 1995 | Gregory Kaidanov | Nick De Firmian | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chicago Open |
| Jan 1994 | Nick De Firmian | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | New York Open |
| Jan 1994 | Gregory Kaidanov | Nick De Firmian | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-USA |
| Jan 1994 | Gregory Kaidanov | Nick De Firmian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Las Vegas National Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nick De Firmian and Gregory Kaidanov?
In 13 recorded games, Nick De Firmian has 4 wins, Gregory Kaidanov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Nick De Firmian and Gregory Kaidanov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 1994 to Jul 2022.
What openings do Nick De Firmian and Gregory Kaidanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Catalan (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.