Petr Kostenko vs Denis Makhnev
GM Petr Kostenko (2345) · GM Denis Makhnev (2581)
Petr Kostenko and Denis Makhnev have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2016 and the most recent in Dec 2022. Kostenko leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening: Spassky Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kostenko | Draws | Makhnev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kostenko with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Makhnev with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kostenko | Draws | Makhnev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kostenko | Draws | Makhnev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Petr Kostenko | Denis Makhnev | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | ch-KAZ |
| Jun 2022 | Denis Makhnev | Petr Kostenko | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Aktobe Dvorkovich Rapid Open |
| Dec 2021 | Petr Kostenko | Denis Makhnev | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-KAZ |
| Dec 2020 | Petr Kostenko | Denis Makhnev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Open | ch-KAZ |
| Dec 2019 | Denis Makhnev | Petr Kostenko | 1-0 | Catalan | Kazakhstan Cup |
| Apr 2019 | Petr Kostenko | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Ponziani Opening | ch-KAZ |
| Apr 2018 | Petr Kostenko | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-KAZ |
| Dec 2017 | Denis Makhnev | Petr Kostenko | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | Kazakhstan Cup |
| Apr 2017 | Denis Makhnyov | Petr Kostenko | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-KAZ |
| Nov 2016 | Petr Kostenko | Denis Makhnyov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Pavlodar Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Petr Kostenko and Denis Makhnev?
In 10 recorded games, Petr Kostenko has 2 wins, Denis Makhnev has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Petr Kostenko and Denis Makhnev played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Nov 2016 to Dec 2022.
What openings do Petr Kostenko and Denis Makhnev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening: Spassky Variation (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.