Rafael A Vaganian vs Vladimir Akopian
GM Rafael A Vaganian (2442) · GM Vladimir Akopian (2551)
Rafael A Vaganian and Vladimir Akopian have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1990 and the most recent in Dec 1997. Vaganian leads 0 wins to 2 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (18% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Semi-Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 34 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vaganian | Draws | Akopian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaganian with White | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Akopian with White | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vaganian | Draws | Akopian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vaganian | Draws | Akopian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D15 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1997 | Vladimir Akopian | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Dec 1997 | Rafael A Vaganian | Vladimir Akopian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Dec 1997 | Rafael A Vaganian | Vladimir Akopian | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Dec 1997 | Vladimir Akopian | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | Réti Opening | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Dec 1997 | Vladimir Akopian | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Dec 1997 | Vladimir Akopian | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Dec 1997 | Rafael A Vaganian | Vladimir Akopian | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jan 1996 | Rafael A Vaganian | Vladimir Akopian | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Yerevan |
| Jan 1994 | Rafael A Vaganian | Vladimir Akopian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | PCA Open |
| Jan 1994 | Rafael A Vaganian | Vladimir Akopian | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Yerevan Petrosian Memorial |
| Jan 1990 | Rafael A Vaganian | Vladimir Akopian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | GMA-qual f |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Rafael A Vaganian and Vladimir Akopian?
In 11 recorded games, Rafael A Vaganian has 0 wins, Vladimir Akopian has 2 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Rafael A Vaganian and Vladimir Akopian played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1990 to Dec 1997.
What openings do Rafael A Vaganian and Vladimir Akopian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Semi-Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the French: Tarrasch Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.