Nikita Afanasiev vs Erik Obgolts
GM Nikita Afanasiev (2549) · IM Erik Obgolts (2385)
Nikita Afanasiev and Erik Obgolts have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2020 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Afanasiev leads 7 wins to 0, with 6 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Afanasiev | Draws | Obgolts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afanasiev with White | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Obgolts with White | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Afanasiev | Draws | Obgolts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Blitz | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Afanasiev | Draws | Obgolts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Nikita Afanasiev | Erik Obgolts | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Blitz GP RUS TOP28 |
| Oct 2025 | Nikita Afanasiev | Erik Obgolts | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-RUS Blitz 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Nikita Afanasiev | Erik Obgolts | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-RUS Blitz 2025 |
| Apr 2025 | Nikita Afanasiev | Erik Obgolts | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | TCh-RUS Premier |
| Nov 2024 | Nikita Afanasiev | Erik Obgolts | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20th Ugra Governor's Cup |
| Feb 2024 | Nikita Afanasiev | Erik Obgolts | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Ufa Startsev Memorial |
| Feb 2024 | Erik Obgolts | Nikita Afanasiev | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Ufa Startsev Memorial Blitz |
| Oct 2023 | Nikita Afanasiev | Erik Obgolts | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | ch-RUS Rapid |
| May 2023 | Nikita Afanasiev | Erik Obgolts | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 30th chT-RUS |
| Oct 2022 | Erik Obgolts | Nikita Afanasiev | 0-1 | Modern Defense | ch-RUS Blitz |
| Oct 2021 | Erik Obgolts | Nikita Afanasiev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-RUS Rapid |
| Mar 2021 | Nikita Afanasiev | Erik Obgolts | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Cheliabinsk Variation A |
| Dec 2020 | Nikita Afanasiev | Erik Obgolts | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikita Afanasiev and Erik Obgolts?
In 13 recorded games, Nikita Afanasiev has 7 wins, Erik Obgolts has 0 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Nikita Afanasiev and Erik Obgolts played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Dec 2020 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Nikita Afanasiev and Erik Obgolts play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.