Nikita Afanasiev vs Artem Pingin
GM Nikita Afanasiev (2549) · IM Artem Pingin (2477)
Nikita Afanasiev and Artem Pingin have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2020 and the most recent in Mar 2025. Afanasiev leads 6 wins to 4, with 4 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 60 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Afanasiev | Draws | Pingin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afanasiev with White | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Pingin with White | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Afanasiev | Draws | Pingin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Afanasiev | Draws | Pingin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Nikita Afanasiev | Artem Pingin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Ivi GP Chess 2025 |
| Dec 2024 | Nikita Afanasiev | Artem Pingin | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Russian Cup Final 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Artem Pingin | Nikita Afanasiev | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Russian Cup Final 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Artem Pingin | Nikita Afanasiev | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Russian Cup Final 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Nikita Afanasiev | Artem Pingin | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Russian Cup Final 2024 |
| Nov 2024 | Artem Pingin | Nikita Afanasiev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20th Ugra Governor's Cup |
| Feb 2024 | Artem Pingin | Nikita Afanasiev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Ufa Startsev Memorial Rapid |
| Feb 2024 | Artem Pingin | Nikita Afanasiev | 1-0 | Sicilian | Ufa Startsev Memorial Blitz |
| Jan 2024 | Nikita Afanasiev | Artem Pingin | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Ekaterinburg Scerbin Mem |
| Oct 2023 | Artem Pingin | Nikita Afanasiev | 0-1 | Modern Defense | ch-RUS Blitz |
| Feb 2023 | Artem Pingin | Nikita Afanasiev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A |
| Mar 2021 | Artem Pingin | Nikita Afanasiev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Cheliabinsk Variation A |
| Dec 2020 | Nikita Afanasiev | Artem Pingin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Sep 2020 | Nikita Afanasiev | Artem Pingin | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikita Afanasiev and Artem Pingin?
In 14 recorded games, Nikita Afanasiev has 6 wins, Artem Pingin has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Nikita Afanasiev and Artem Pingin played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Sep 2020 to Mar 2025.
What openings do Nikita Afanasiev and Artem Pingin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.