Nikita Meshkovs vs Tomas Laurusas
GM Nikita Meshkovs (2535) · GM Tomas Laurusas (2536)
Nikita Meshkovs and Tomas Laurusas have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2007 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Meshkovs leads 3 wins to 2, with 9 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Meshkovs | Draws | Laurusas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meshkovs with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Laurusas with White | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Meshkovs | Draws | Laurusas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Meshkovs | Draws | Laurusas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Tomas Laurusas | Nikita Meshkovs | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-FIN 2025-26 |
| Aug 2025 | Nikita Meshkovs | Tomas Laurusas | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 6th Paul Keres Rapid |
| Aug 2025 | Tomas Laurusas | Nikita Meshkovs | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 6th Paul Keres Open A |
| Jan 2024 | Tomas Laurusas | Nikita Meskovs | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 33rd Keres Memorial Rapid |
| Nov 2022 | Tomas Laurusas | Nikita Meskovs | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-FIN 2223 |
| Jul 2020 | Tomas Laurusas | Nikita Meskovs | 0-1 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 54th Viljandi Raud Memorial |
| Jul 2020 | Nikita Meskovs | Tomas Laurusas | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Panevezys Kveinys Memorial Open |
| Aug 2018 | Tomas Laurusas | Nikita Meskovs | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Liepajas Rokade Open |
| Jul 2018 | Nikita Meskovs | Tomas Laurusas | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Baltic zt III Stage |
| Jun 2018 | Nikita Meskovs | Tomas Laurusas | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Baltic zt II Stage |
| May 2018 | Nikita Meskovs | Tomas Laurusas | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Baltic zt I Stage |
| Jun 2014 | Nikita Meskovs | Tomas Laurusas | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Baltija Cup IM |
| Aug 2008 | Tomas Laurusas | Nikita Meskovs | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-EU Union U14 |
| Jun 2007 | Tomas Laurusas | Nikita Meskovs | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 4th Baltija Cup Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikita Meshkovs and Tomas Laurusas?
In 14 recorded games, Nikita Meshkovs has 3 wins, Tomas Laurusas has 2 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Nikita Meshkovs and Tomas Laurusas played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jun 2007 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Nikita Meshkovs and Tomas Laurusas play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.