Tomi Nyback vs Aleksandr Volodin
GM Tomi Nyback (2601) · GM Aleksandr Volodin (2485)
Tomi Nyback and Aleksandr Volodin have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2010 and the most recent in Apr 2025. Nyback leads 3 wins to 2, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nyback | Draws | Volodin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyback with White | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Volodin with White | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nyback | Draws | Volodin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nyback | Draws | Volodin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Aleksandr Volodin | T Nyback | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Tartu Open Rapid |
| Sep 2022 | Aleksandr Volodin | Tomi Nyback | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 31st Keres Memorial Rapid |
| Nov 2019 | Aleksandr Volodin | Tomi Nyback | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 20th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Sep 2016 | Aleksandr Volodin | Tomi Nyback | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Olympiad-42 |
| Dec 2013 | Aleksandr Volodin | Tomi Nyback | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | 14th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Nov 2012 | Aleksandr Volodin | Tomi Nyback | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 13th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Mar 2012 | Aleksandr Volodin | Tomi Nyback | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-FIN 1112 |
| Jan 2012 | Aleksandr Volodin | Tomi Nyback | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Keres Memorial Rapid 21st |
| Nov 2011 | Aleksandr Volodin | Tomi Nyback | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 12th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Nov 2010 | Aleksandr Volodin | Tomi Nyback | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | 11th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Tomi Nyback and Aleksandr Volodin?
In 10 recorded games, Tomi Nyback has 3 wins, Aleksandr Volodin has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Tomi Nyback and Aleksandr Volodin played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Nov 2010 to Apr 2025.
What openings do Tomi Nyback and Aleksandr Volodin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.