Sergey Volkov vs Alexei Fedorov
GM Sergey Volkov (2382) · GM Alexei Fedorov (2399)
Sergey Volkov and Alexei Fedorov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1996 and the most recent in Feb 2025. Volkov leads 2 wins to 1, with 8 draws (27% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Classical Variation (4 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Volkov | Draws | Fedorov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkov with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Fedorov with White | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Volkov | Draws | Fedorov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Volkov | Draws | Fedorov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E64 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E75 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Alexei Fedorov | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Yuri M Nikitin Mem 2025 |
| Oct 2023 | Alexei Fedorov | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | 30th Chigorin Memorial |
| Aug 2023 | Sergey Volkov | Alexei Fedorov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | St Petersburg Rapid |
| May 2020 | Sergey Volkov | Alexei Fedorov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Chebanenko Memorial Net |
| May 2014 | Sergey Volkov | Alexei Fedorov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Nezhmetdinov Memorial rapid 36th |
| Apr 2011 | Alexei Fedorov | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13th Dubai Open |
| Sep 1998 | Alexei Fedorov | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | RUS-Cup final |
| Jan 1998 | Alexei Fedorov | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | RUS-Cup |
| Nov 1997 | Alexei Fedorov | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | RUS-Cup01 Chigorin Memorial |
| Jan 1996 | Sergey Volkov | Alexei Fedorov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Petrov Memorial Open |
| Jan 1996 | Alexei Fedorov | Sergey Volkov | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | RUS Cup 3 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sergey Volkov and Alexei Fedorov?
In 11 recorded games, Sergey Volkov has 2 wins, Alexei Fedorov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Sergey Volkov and Alexei Fedorov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1996 to Feb 2025.
What openings do Sergey Volkov and Alexei Fedorov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Classical Variation (4 games), followed by the French: Winawer Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.