Richard Bethke vs Alexander Krastev
FM Richard Bethke (2324) · IM Alexander Krastev (2427)
Richard Bethke and Alexander Krastev have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2014 and the most recent in Sep 2021. Bethke leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (3 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bethke | Draws | Krastev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethke with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Krastev with White | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bethke | Draws | Krastev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bethke | Draws | Krastev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B34 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Richard Bethke | Alexander Krastev | 1-0 | Sicilian | Berlin Rising Stars GM |
| Dec 2019 | Richard Bethke | Alexander Krastev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | chT-GER U16 |
| Jun 2019 | Alexander Krastev | Richard Bethke | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-GER U14 |
| Dec 2018 | Alexander Krastev | Richard Bethke | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | chT-GER U16 |
| Jul 2018 | Alexander Krastev | Richard Bethke | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | ch-Hessen |
| May 2018 | Richard Bethke | Alexander Krastev | 0-1 | Italian Game | ch-GER U14 |
| May 2017 | Richard Bethke | Alexander Krastev | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | ch-Hessen |
| May 2016 | Alexander Krastev | Richard Bethke | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-Hessen Open A |
| Aug 2015 | Alexander Krastev | Richard Bethke | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Apolda U15 Open |
| May 2015 | Alexander Krastev | Richard Bethke | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | ch-GER U10 |
| Jun 2014 | Alexander Krastev | Richard Bethke | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | ch-GER U10 |
| Jan 2014 | Alexander Krastev | Richard Bethke | 0-1 | Italian Game | ch-Hessen U10 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Richard Bethke and Alexander Krastev?
In 12 recorded games, Richard Bethke has 3 wins, Alexander Krastev has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Richard Bethke and Alexander Krastev played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 2014 to Sep 2021.
What openings do Richard Bethke and Alexander Krastev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (3 games), followed by the Italian Game: Classical Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.