Ray Robson vs Vasif Durarbayli
GM Ray Robson (2659) · GM Vasif Durarbayli (2611)
Ray Robson and Vasif Durarbayli have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2014 and the most recent in Jan 2025. Robson leads 7 wins to 2, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Robson | Draws | Durarbayli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robson with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Durarbayli with White | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Robson | Draws | Durarbayli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Classical | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Robson | Draws | Durarbayli |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Vasif Durarbayli | R Robson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | R Robson | Vasif Durarbayli | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | World Rapid 2024 |
| Aug 2024 | Vasif Durarbayli | Ray Robson | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Ray Robson | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Slav Defense | AI Cup Div 3 L |
| Sep 2023 | Vasif Durarbayli | Ray Robson | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | AI Cup Div 3 L |
| Sep 2023 | Vasif Durarbayli | Ray Robson | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | AI Cup Div 3 w |
| Sep 2023 | Vasif Durarbayli | Ray Robson | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | AI Cup Div 3 w |
| Sep 2023 | Ray Robson | Vasif Durarbayli | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | AI Cup Div 3 w |
| Sep 2019 | Vasif Durarbayli | Ray Robson | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Saint Louis Fall A |
| Aug 2018 | Ray Robson | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Ulaanbaatar Chinggis 4th |
| Oct 2014 | Ray Robson | Vasif Durarbayli | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open 8th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ray Robson and Vasif Durarbayli?
In 11 recorded games, Ray Robson has 7 wins, Vasif Durarbayli has 2 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Ray Robson and Vasif Durarbayli played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 2014 to Jan 2025.
What openings do Ray Robson and Vasif Durarbayli play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.