Rafael A Vaganian vs Evgeniy Sveshnikov
GM Rafael A Vaganian (2442) · Evgeniy Sveshnikov
Rafael A Vaganian and Evgeniy Sveshnikov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 1976 and the most recent in Aug 2019. Vaganian leads 5 wins to 1, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vaganian | Draws | Sveshnikov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaganian with White | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Sveshnikov with White | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vaganian | Draws | Sveshnikov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vaganian | Draws | Sveshnikov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B14 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D40 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D79 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Rafael A Vaganian | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Minsk Kupreichik Memorial Open |
| Jun 2018 | Rafael A Vaganian | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Minsk Kupreichik Memorial |
| Apr 1992 | Rafael A Vaganian | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Neu Isenburg Open |
| Jan 1986 | Rafael A Vaganian | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1-0 | English Opening | Sochi Chigorin Memorial |
| Apr 1985 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Moscow International A |
| May 1984 | Rafael A Vaganian | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-URS Cup 13th |
| Feb 1981 | Rafael A Vaganian | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Yerevan Zonal |
| Sep 1980 | Rafael A Vaganian | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chigorin Memorial-14 |
| Dec 1979 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Rafael A Vaganian | 0-1 | Old Indian | ch-URS47 Final |
| Jan 1978 | Rafael A Vaganian | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1-0 | English Opening | Zonal Lvov |
| Dec 1976 | Rafael A Vaganian | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-URS44 Final |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Rafael A Vaganian and Evgeniy Sveshnikov?
In 11 recorded games, Rafael A Vaganian has 5 wins, Evgeniy Sveshnikov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Rafael A Vaganian and Evgeniy Sveshnikov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Dec 1976 to Aug 2019.
What openings do Rafael A Vaganian and Evgeniy Sveshnikov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (2 games), followed by the English Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.