Sergei Movsesian vs Lubomir Ftacnik
GM Sergei Movsesian (2594) · GM Lubomir Ftacnik (2408)
Sergei Movsesian and Lubomir Ftacnik have played 25 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1996 and the most recent in Aug 2023. Movsesian leads 5 wins to 4, with 16 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Ftacnik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movsesian with White | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Ftacnik with White | 17 | 1 | 13 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Ftacnik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 21 | 4 | 14 | 3 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Ftacnik |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A12 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Skalica Open A |
| Apr 2019 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-CZE 1819 |
| Mar 2014 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Bundesliga 2013-14 |
| Mar 2012 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-CZE 1112 |
| Mar 2010 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-CZE 0910 |
| Oct 2009 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25th EU-Cup |
| Jan 2005 | Sergei Movsesian | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Bundesliga 2004-05 |
| Dec 2003 | Sergei Movsesian | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Bundesliga 2003-04 |
| Jul 2002 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Sergei Movsesian | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-SVK Playoff |
| Jul 2002 | Sergei Movsesian | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-SVK Playoff |
| Jul 2002 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-SVK |
| Apr 2001 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-CZE 0001 |
| Oct 2000 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Bundesliga 2000-01 |
| Feb 2000 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Bundesliga 1999-00 |
| Jun 1999 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Prague Sachinfo playoff 6'-5' |
| Jun 1999 | Sergei Movsesian | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Prague Sachinfo |
| Jun 1999 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Prague Sachinfo |
| Jun 1999 | Sergei Movsesian | Lubomir Ftacnik | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Prague Sachinfo playoff 6'-5' |
| Apr 1999 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Bundesliga 1998-99 |
| Feb 1998 | Sergei Movsesian | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-CZE 9798 |
| Jan 1997 | Sergei Movsesian | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | 4th Wichern Open |
| Jan 1997 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | chT-SVK 9697 |
| Feb 1996 | Sergei Movsesian | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-CZE 9596 |
| Jan 1996 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | chT-SVK 9596 |
| Jan 1996 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | chT-CZE 9697 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sergei Movsesian and Lubomir Ftacnik?
In 25 recorded games, Sergei Movsesian has 5 wins, Lubomir Ftacnik has 4 wins, and they have drawn 16 times.
How many times have Sergei Movsesian and Lubomir Ftacnik played each other?
Our database records 25 games between them, from Jan 1996 to Aug 2023.
What openings do Sergei Movsesian and Lubomir Ftacnik play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.