Nikita Vitiugov vs Ernesto Inarkiev
GM Nikita Vitiugov (2666) · GM Ernesto Inarkiev (2641)
Nikita Vitiugov and Ernesto Inarkiev have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2001 and the most recent in Feb 2021. Vitiugov leads 4 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 13 draws (41% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (3 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitiugov with White | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Inarkiev with White | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 3 | 11 | 4 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Nikita Vitiugov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| Aug 2019 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 72nd ch-RUS |
| May 2019 | Nikita Vitiugov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26th chT-RUS |
| Aug 2018 | Nikita Vitiugov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | ch-RUS 71st |
| May 2018 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | chT-RUS 25th |
| Dec 2017 | Nikita Vitiugov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-RUS 70th |
| Feb 2017 | Nikita Vitiugov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Dec 2016 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2016 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-RUS 69th |
| May 2016 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-RUS 23rd |
| May 2015 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | chT-RUS 22nd |
| Jun 2014 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2013 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-RUS 66th |
| Oct 2012 | Nikita Vitiugov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | St Petersburg Cup Rapid |
| Apr 2011 | Nikita Vitiugov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS rapid |
| Oct 2008 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-RUS Superfinal 61st |
| Sep 2008 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 61st ch-RUS Higher League |
| Apr 2008 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | chT-RUS |
| Dec 2007 | Nikita Vitiugov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 60th RUS-ch Superfinal |
| Dec 2006 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-RUS Superfinal |
| Apr 2006 | Nikita Vitiugov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13th chT-RUS |
| Jan 2001 | Nikita Vitiugov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | Modern Defense | ch-RUS U16 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikita Vitiugov and Ernesto Inarkiev?
In 22 recorded games, Nikita Vitiugov has 4 wins, Ernesto Inarkiev has 5 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Nikita Vitiugov and Ernesto Inarkiev played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Jan 2001 to Feb 2021.
What openings do Nikita Vitiugov and Ernesto Inarkiev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (3 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.