Sergey Volkov vs Artyom Timofeev
GM Sergey Volkov (2382) · GM Artyom Timofeev (2511)
Sergey Volkov and Artyom Timofeev have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2001 and the most recent in Mar 2024. Volkov leads 4 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Volkov | Draws | Timofeev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkov with White | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Timofeev with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Volkov | Draws | Timofeev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Volkov | Draws | Timofeev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Artyom Timofeev | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Dec 2018 | Sergey Volkov | Artyom Timofeev | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | RUS Cup final |
| Dec 2018 | Artyom Timofeev | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2018 | Sergey Volkov | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 14th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Jan 2017 | Sergey Volkov | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Dvorkovich Memorial Open |
| Apr 2016 | Artyom Timofeev | Sergey Volkov | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Cheboksary Sergievskiy Memorial Rapid |
| Sep 2010 | Artyom Timofeev | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 63rd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Oct 2004 | Sergey Volkov | Artyom Timofeev | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | RUS Cup Qualifier 3 |
| Sep 2004 | Sergey Volkov | Artyom Timofeev | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | RUS Cup Qualifier 1 |
| Apr 2004 | Sergey Volkov | Artyom Timofeev | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | ACP Blitz Prelim1 |
| Sep 2003 | Sergey Volkov | Artyom Timofeev | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | 56th ch-RUS |
| May 2001 | Sergey Volkov | Artyom Timofeev | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-RUS 08th Group2 |
| May 2001 | Sergey Volkov | Artyom Timofeev | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 54th ch-RUS |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sergey Volkov and Artyom Timofeev?
In 13 recorded games, Sergey Volkov has 4 wins, Artyom Timofeev has 5 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Sergey Volkov and Artyom Timofeev played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from May 2001 to Mar 2024.
What openings do Sergey Volkov and Artyom Timofeev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games), followed by the Semi-Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.