Sergey Volkov vs Aleksey Goganov
GM Sergey Volkov (2382) · GM Aleksey Goganov (2491)
Sergey Volkov and Aleksey Goganov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2012 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Volkov leads 3 wins to 3, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Volkov | Draws | Goganov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkov with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Goganov with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Volkov | Draws | Goganov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Volkov | Draws | Goganov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Aleksey Goganov | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | French Defense | Grand-Open Galeria 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | Aleksey Goganov | Sergey Volkov | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Russian Cup Final 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Sergey Volkov | Aleksey Goganov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Russian Cup Final 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Sergey Volkov | Aleksey Goganov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Russian Cup Final 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Aleksey Goganov | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Russian Cup Final 2025 |
| Jun 2024 | Aleksey Goganov | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Voronezh Petrovsky Russian Cup |
| Mar 2022 | Sergey Volkov | Aleksey Goganov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Cheliabinsk Variation Blitz |
| Nov 2018 | Sergey Volkov | Aleksey Goganov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 26th Chigorin Memorial |
| Jan 2018 | Aleksey Goganov | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Dvorkovich Memorial Open |
| Nov 2016 | Sergey Volkov | Aleksey Goganov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup 12th |
| Oct 2012 | Sergey Volkov | Aleksey Goganov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 34th Nezhmetdinov Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sergey Volkov and Aleksey Goganov?
In 11 recorded games, Sergey Volkov has 3 wins, Aleksey Goganov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Sergey Volkov and Aleksey Goganov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 2012 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Sergey Volkov and Aleksey Goganov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.