Roman Ovetchkin vs Sergey Volkov
GM Roman Ovetchkin (2449) · GM Sergey Volkov (2382)
Roman Ovetchkin and Sergey Volkov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1998 and the most recent in Jul 2018. Ovetchkin leads 6 wins to 5, with 2 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ovetchkin | Draws | Volkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ovetchkin with White | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Volkov with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ovetchkin | Draws | Volkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ovetchkin | Draws | Volkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Sergey Volkov | Roman Ovetchkin | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 71st ch-RUS Higher League |
| Jul 2009 | Sergey Volkov | Roman Ovetchkin | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Izhevsk Open |
| Oct 2007 | Sergey Volkov | Roman Ovetchkin | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 220th Champions Challenge |
| Oct 2007 | Roman Ovetchkin | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 220th Champions Challenge |
| Jan 2007 | Roman Ovetchkin | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 180th Champions Challenge |
| Jan 2007 | Sergey Volkov | Roman Ovetchkin | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | 180th Champions Challenge |
| Dec 2006 | Sergey Volkov | Roman Ovetchkin | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 177th Champions Challenge |
| Dec 2006 | Sergey Volkov | Roman Ovetchkin | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 177th Champions Challenge |
| Dec 2006 | Roman Ovetchkin | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 177th Champions Challenge |
| Nov 2006 | Roman Ovetchkin | Sergey Volkov | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | 172nd Champions Challenge |
| Nov 2006 | Sergey Volkov | Roman Ovetchkin | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 172nd Champions Challenge |
| Feb 2002 | Roman Ovetchkin | Sergey Volkov | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Moscow Aeroflot Open |
| Jan 1998 | Roman Ovetchkin | Sergey Volkov | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | RUS-Cup02 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Roman Ovetchkin and Sergey Volkov?
In 13 recorded games, Roman Ovetchkin has 6 wins, Sergey Volkov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Roman Ovetchkin and Sergey Volkov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 1998 to Jul 2018.
What openings do Roman Ovetchkin and Sergey Volkov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Slav Setup (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.