Nikolai Vlassov vs Frank Buchenau
IM Nikolai Vlassov (2327) · FM Frank Buchenau (2178)
Nikolai Vlassov and Frank Buchenau have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2022 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Vlassov leads 4 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Advance Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vlassov | Draws | Buchenau |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vlassov with White | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Buchenau with White | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vlassov | Draws | Buchenau |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vlassov | Draws | Buchenau |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Frank Buchenau | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thu 17th Sep 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Nikolai Vlassov | Frank Buchenau | 0-1 | French: Exchange Variation | 2nd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Nikolai Vlassov | Frank Buchenau | 0-1 | French: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Frank Buchenau | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2024 | Nikolai Vlassov | Frank Buchenau | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | Nikolai Vlassov | Frank Buchenau | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Frank Buchenau | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Nikolai Vlassov | Frank Buchenau | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Frank Buchenau | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Frank Buchenau | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Late |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Nikolai Vlassov and Frank Buchenau?
In 10 recorded games, Nikolai Vlassov has 4 wins, Frank Buchenau has 6 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Nikolai Vlassov and Frank Buchenau played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 2022 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Nikolai Vlassov and Frank Buchenau play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Advance Variation (3 games), followed by the Nimzowitsch Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.