Nikolay Noritsyn vs Razvan Preotu
IM Nikolay Noritsyn (2442) · GM Razvan Preotu (2478)
Nikolay Noritsyn and Razvan Preotu have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2011 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Noritsyn leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Noritsyn | Draws | Preotu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noritsyn with White | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Preotu with White | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Noritsyn | Draws | Preotu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Noritsyn | Draws | Preotu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B82 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Nikolay Noritsyn | Razvan Preotu | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2026 Toronto Open |
| May 2026 | Razvan Preotu | Nikolay Noritsyn | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | 2026 Ontario Open |
| Aug 2025 | Razvan Preotu | Nikolay Noritsyn | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Royal City Masters |
| Apr 2025 | Nikolay Noritsyn | Razvan Preotu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Canadian Closed |
| Feb 2025 | Nikolay Noritsyn | Razvan Preotu | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Hart House Crown |
| Apr 2024 | Razvan Preotu | Nikolay Noritsyn | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Canadian zt |
| Jun 2023 | Razvan Preotu | Nikolay Noritsyn | 1-0 | Sicilian | CAN Transnational Rapid |
| Apr 2023 | Razvan Preotu | Nikolay Noritsyn | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-CAN |
| Dec 2015 | Nikolay Noritsyn | Razvan Preotu | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Hart House Holiday Open |
| Oct 2013 | Razvan Preotu | Nikolay Noritsyn | 1-0 | Sicilian | Aurora Fall Open |
| Jul 2012 | Razvan Preotu | Nikolay Noritsyn | 0-1 | Owen Defense | Toronto |
| Nov 2011 | Razvan Preotu | Nikolay Noritsyn | 0-1 | Sicilian | Guelph Fall ProAm |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikolay Noritsyn and Razvan Preotu?
In 12 recorded games, Nikolay Noritsyn has 3 wins, Razvan Preotu has 5 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Nikolay Noritsyn and Razvan Preotu played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Nov 2011 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Nikolay Noritsyn and Razvan Preotu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.