Nikita Vitiugov vs Igor Kurnosov
GM Nikita Vitiugov (2666) · Igor Kurnosov
Nikita Vitiugov and Igor Kurnosov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2004 and the most recent in Jun 2013. Vitiugov leads 4 wins to 2, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Winawer Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | Kurnosov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitiugov with White | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Kurnosov with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | Kurnosov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | Kurnosov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A40 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Igor Kurnosov | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Nikita Vitiugov | Igor Kurnosov | 1-0 | Torre Attack | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Igor Kurnosov | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2011 | Igor Kurnosov | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | 64th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Dec 2010 | Igor Kurnosov | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-RUS 63rd |
| Mar 2009 | Nikita Vitiugov | Igor Kurnosov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10th ch-EU |
| Nov 2006 | Igor Kurnosov | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2006 | Nikita Vitiugov | Igor Kurnosov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | RUS Cup final |
| Oct 2004 | Igor Kurnosov | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12th Chigorin Memorial |
| Mar 2004 | Nikita Vitiugov | Igor Kurnosov | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-RUS U20 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Nikita Vitiugov and Igor Kurnosov?
In 10 recorded games, Nikita Vitiugov has 4 wins, Igor Kurnosov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Nikita Vitiugov and Igor Kurnosov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Mar 2004 to Jun 2013.
What openings do Nikita Vitiugov and Igor Kurnosov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Winawer Variation (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.