Nikita Meshkovs vs Toms Kantans
GM Nikita Meshkovs (2535) · GM Toms Kantans (2550)
Nikita Meshkovs and Toms Kantans have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2008 and the most recent in May 2026. Meshkovs leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 12 draws (29% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 34 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Meshkovs | Draws | Kantans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meshkovs with White | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Kantans with White | 10 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Meshkovs | Draws | Kantans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 2 | 12 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Meshkovs | Draws | Kantans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Toms Kantans | Nikita Meshkovs | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | ch-LAT 2026 |
| Oct 2025 | Toms Kantans | Nikita Meshkovs | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Oer-Erkenschwick GM |
| May 2025 | Toms Kantans | Nikita Meshkovs | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-LAT |
| Jun 2023 | Toms Kantans | Nikita Meskovs | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | CAN Transnational Rapid |
| Feb 2019 | Toms Kantans | Nikita Meskovs | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-LAT |
| Aug 2018 | Nikita Meskovs | Toms Kantans | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Liepajas Rokade Open |
| Jun 2018 | Nikita Meskovs | Toms Kantans | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Baltic zt II Stage |
| May 2018 | Nikita Meskovs | Toms Kantans | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Baltic zt I Stage |
| Jan 2018 | Nikita Meskovs | Toms Kantans | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Keres Memorial Rapid 27th |
| Jun 2017 | Toms Kantans | Nikita Meskovs | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Baltic zt |
| Jul 2016 | Nikita Meskovs | Toms Kantans | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 50th Viljandi Raud Memorial |
| May 2014 | Toms Kantans | Nikita Meskovs | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-LAT |
| Jun 2013 | Toms Kantans | Nikita Meskovs | 0-1 | Sicilian | chT-LAT Higher League |
| Apr 2013 | Nikita Meskovs | Toms Kantans | 1/2-1/2 | Bird's opening | ch-LAT |
| Dec 2012 | Toms Kantans | Nikita Meskovs | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1st Wittelsbach Open |
| Jan 2009 | Toms Kantans | Nikita Meskovs | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 38th Rilton Cup |
| Aug 2008 | Nikita Meskovs | Toms Kantans | 1/2-1/2 | Latvian Gambit | ch-EU Union U14 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikita Meshkovs and Toms Kantans?
In 17 recorded games, Nikita Meshkovs has 2 wins, Toms Kantans has 3 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Nikita Meshkovs and Toms Kantans played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Aug 2008 to May 2026.
What openings do Nikita Meshkovs and Toms Kantans play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.