Nikita Vitiugov vs Liren Ding
GM Nikita Vitiugov (2666) · GM Liren Ding (2738)
Nikita Vitiugov and Liren Ding have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2009 and the most recent in Sep 2021. Vitiugov leads 4 wins to 3, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Benoni Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | Ding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitiugov with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Ding with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | Ding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | Ding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Liren Ding | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Danzhou 12th |
| Nov 2018 | Liren Ding | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Shenzhen Du Te Cup 2nd |
| Nov 2018 | Nikita Vitiugov | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Shenzhen Du Te Cup 2nd |
| May 2013 | Nikita Vitiugov | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Alekhine Memorial |
| Jul 2012 | Liren Ding | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | RUS-CHN Summit 8th Rapid |
| Jul 2012 | Nikita Vitiugov | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | RUS-CHN Summit 8th Rapid |
| Jul 2012 | Nikita Vitiugov | Liren Ding | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | RUS-CHN Summit 8th |
| Aug 2009 | Nikita Vitiugov | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th Blitz |
| Aug 2009 | Liren Ding | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th Blitz |
| Aug 2009 | Liren Ding | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th Rapid |
| Aug 2009 | Nikita Vitiugov | Liren Ding | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th Rapid |
| Aug 2009 | Liren Ding | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikita Vitiugov and Liren Ding?
In 12 recorded games, Nikita Vitiugov has 4 wins, Liren Ding has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Nikita Vitiugov and Liren Ding played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Aug 2009 to Sep 2021.
What openings do Nikita Vitiugov and Liren Ding play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Benoni Defense (1 games), followed by the Trompowsky Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.