Nikolai Vlassov vs Artur Gabrielian
IM Nikolai Vlassov (2322) · GM Artur Gabrielian (2404)
Nikolai Vlassov and Artur Gabrielian have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2002 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Vlassov leads 6 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (93% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Alapin (7 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vlassov | Draws | Gabrielian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vlassov with White | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Gabrielian with White | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vlassov | Draws | Gabrielian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vlassov | Draws | Gabrielian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B74 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Nikolai Vlassov | Artur Gabrielian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| May 2025 | Nikolai Vlassov | Artur Gabrielian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2024 | Nikolai Vlassov | Artur Gabrielian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Nikolai Vlassov | Artur Gabrielian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Nikolai Vlassov | Artur Gabrielian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Nikolai Vlassov | Artur Gabrielian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Artur Gabrielian | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Artur Gabrielian | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2021 | Artur Gabrielian | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Speed Chess GP3 |
| Jan 2021 | Artur Gabrielian | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | Titled Arena 2nd Jan |
| Jul 2020 | Artur Gabrielian | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Nikolai Vlassov | Artur Gabrielian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2004 | Nikolai Vlassov | Artur Gabrielian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | RUS Cup Qualifier 2 |
| Jan 2002 | Artur Gabrielian | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | ch-Moscow 1/2 final |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikolai Vlassov and Artur Gabrielian?
In 14 recorded games, Nikolai Vlassov has 6 wins, Artur Gabrielian has 7 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Nikolai Vlassov and Artur Gabrielian played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 2002 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Nikolai Vlassov and Artur Gabrielian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Alapin (7 games), followed by the Nimzowitsch Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.