Nikita Kraiouchkine vs Bator Sambuev
CM Nikita Kraiouchkine (2157) · GM Bator Sambuev (2420)
Nikita Kraiouchkine and Bator Sambuev have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2010 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Kraiouchkine leads 2 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kraiouchkine | Draws | Sambuev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraiouchkine with White | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Sambuev with White | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kraiouchkine | Draws | Sambuev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kraiouchkine | Draws | Sambuev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Bator Sambuev | Nikita Kraiouchkine | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Montreal Open |
| Oct 2014 | Nikita Kraiouchkine | Bator Sambuev | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-Quebec Amateur |
| Jun 2014 | Bator Sambuev | Nikita Kraiouchkine | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Outaouais Open |
| Oct 2012 | Bator Sambuev | Nikita Kraiouchkine | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Montreal Elite POM |
| Mar 2012 | Nikita Kraiouchkine | Bator Sambuev | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Trois-Rivieres Mauricie Open |
| Nov 2011 | Bator Sambuev | Nikita Kraiouchkine | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Montmagny Open |
| Mar 2011 | Bator Sambuev | Nikita Kraiouchkine | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Trois-Rivieres Mauricie Open |
| Mar 2011 | Bator Sambuev | Nikita Kraiouchkine | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Ottawa RA Spring Open |
| Dec 2010 | Bator Sambuev | Nikita Kraiouchkine | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Montreal Pere Noel Open |
| Sep 2010 | Nikita Kraiouchkine | Bator Sambuev | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Ottawa RA Fall Open |
| Mar 2010 | Nikita Kraiouchkine | Bator Sambuev | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Ottawa RA Spring Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikita Kraiouchkine and Bator Sambuev?
In 11 recorded games, Nikita Kraiouchkine has 2 wins, Bator Sambuev has 9 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Nikita Kraiouchkine and Bator Sambuev played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Mar 2010 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Nikita Kraiouchkine and Bator Sambuev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games), followed by the French: Winawer Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.