Rafael A Vaganian vs Alexander G Beliavsky
GM Rafael A Vaganian (2442) · GM Alexander G Beliavsky (2416)
8
Vaganian wins
17
draws
8
Beliavsky wins
33
games
Rafael A Vaganian and Alexander G Beliavsky have played 33 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 1974 and the most recent in May 2008. Vaganian leads 8 wins to 8, with 17 draws (48% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vaganian | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaganian with White | 17 | 4 | 10 | 3 |
| Beliavsky with White | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vaganian | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 31 | 8 | 16 | 7 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vaganian | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 33 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Rafael A Vaganian | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 2nd Bazna Kings |
| Oct 2007 | Rafael A Vaganian | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Barcelona Casino |
| Jun 2007 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 1st Bazna Kings |
| Dec 1995 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 38th Reggio Emilia |
| Jan 1993 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | French Defense | Tilburg |
| Jan 1993 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Tilburg rapid20 |
| Jan 1993 | Rafael A Vaganian | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Tilburg |
| Jan 1993 | Rafael A Vaganian | Alexander G Beliavsky | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Tilburg rapid20 |
| Jan 1991 | Rafael A Vaganian | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 33rd Reggio Emilia Top15 |
| Jan 1991 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 33rd Reggio Emilia Top15 |
| Mar 1989 | Rafael A Vaganian | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | World Cup |
| Jan 1989 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-URS 56 |
| Jul 1988 | Rafael A Vaganian | Alexander G Beliavsky | 0-1 | Catalan | ch-URS 55 |
| Jan 1988 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | World Cup |
| Jan 1987 | Rafael A Vaganian | Alexander G Beliavsky | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 30th Reggio Emilia-A 8788 |
| Jan 1986 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Rafael A Vaganian | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Sochi Chigorin Memorial |
| Oct 1985 | Rafael A Vaganian | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Candidates Tournament Montpellier |
| Jul 1983 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Rafael A Vaganian | 0-1 | Indian Defense | chT-URS Republics 16th final A |
| Apr 1983 | Rafael A Vaganian | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ch-URS 50 Final |
| Jul 1982 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Rafael A Vaganian | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | 50th ch-URS Semifinal |
| Dec 1980 | Rafael A Vaganian | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-URS48 Final |
| Jan 1980 | Rafael A Vaganian | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Baden |
| Dec 1979 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-URS47 Final |
| Jan 1978 | Rafael A Vaganian | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Zonal Lvov |
| Jan 1978 | Rafael A Vaganian | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-URS 46 First League |
| Jun 1977 | Rafael A Vaganian | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | October Revolution 60years |
| Jan 1977 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 45th ch-URS First League |
| Aug 1975 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Zonal Vilnius |
| Jan 1975 | Rafael A Vaganian | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1-0 | Torre Attack | ch-URS 43 Final |
| Jan 1975 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Rafael A Vaganian | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Moscow |
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What is the head-to-head score between Rafael A Vaganian and Alexander G Beliavsky?
In 33 recorded games, Rafael A Vaganian has 8 wins, Alexander G Beliavsky has 8 wins, and they have drawn 17 times.
How many times have Rafael A Vaganian and Alexander G Beliavsky played each other?
Our database records 33 games between them, from Aug 1974 to May 2008.
What openings do Rafael A Vaganian and Alexander G Beliavsky play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (5 games), followed by the French: Tarrasch Variation (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.