Nikolai Vlassov vs Vahap Sanal
IM Nikolai Vlassov (2322) · GM Vahap Sanal (2555)
Nikolai Vlassov and Vahap Sanal have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2021 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Vlassov leads 1 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vlassov | Draws | Sanal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vlassov with White | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Sanal with White | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vlassov | Draws | Sanal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vlassov | Draws | Sanal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C33 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Nikolai Vlassov | V Sanal | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2025 | Nikolai Vlassov | V Sanal | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | V Sanal | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Nikolai Vlassov | V Sanal | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Nikolai Vlassov | Vahap Sanal | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | AI Cup Play In |
| Mar 2023 | Nikolai Vlassov | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | Vahap Sanal | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Nikolai Vlassov | Vahap Sanal | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Nikolai Vlassov | Vahap Sanal | 1/2-1/2 | King's Gambit | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2021 | Vahap Sanal | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Nikolai Vlassov and Vahap Sanal?
In 10 recorded games, Nikolai Vlassov has 1 wins, Vahap Sanal has 6 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Nikolai Vlassov and Vahap Sanal played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jun 2021 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Nikolai Vlassov and Vahap Sanal play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (2 games), followed by the Pirc Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.