Richard Rapport vs Arkadij Naiditsch
GM Richard Rapport (2729) · GM Arkadij Naiditsch (2574)
Richard Rapport and Arkadij Naiditsch have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2011 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Rapport leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Rapport | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapport with White | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Naiditsch with White | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Rapport | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Rapport | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | Matches 1-10 |
| Nov 2017 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | Sicilian | 21st chT-EU |
| Mar 2015 | Richard Rapport | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Vladimir Petrov Memorial Open |
| Jan 2015 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Basel Open |
| Feb 2014 | Richard Rapport | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | Indian Defense | chT-HUN 1314 |
| Jan 2014 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | 76th Tata Steel Masters |
| May 2013 | Richard Rapport | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Indian Defense | FRA-chT Top 12 |
| Jan 2013 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | 75th Tata Steel Challengers |
| Apr 2012 | Richard Rapport | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 16th Neckar Open A |
| Jul 2011 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez | 39th chT-GRE |
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What is the head-to-head score between Richard Rapport and Arkadij Naiditsch?
In 10 recorded games, Richard Rapport has 3 wins, Arkadij Naiditsch has 6 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Richard Rapport and Arkadij Naiditsch played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jul 2011 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Richard Rapport and Arkadij Naiditsch play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Slav Setup (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.