Vadim Zvjaginsev vs Aleksej Aleksandrov
GM Vadim Zvjaginsev (2522) · GM Aleksej Aleksandrov (2435)
Vadim Zvjaginsev and Aleksej Aleksandrov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2001 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Zvjaginsev leads 3 wins to 1, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 24 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Aleksandrov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zvjaginsev with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Aleksandrov with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Aleksandrov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Aleksandrov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Rising Stars | GM |
| Mar 2024 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Agzamov Memorial 17th |
| Oct 2022 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 29th Chigorin Memorial |
| Mar 2019 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 20th EU-ch |
| Oct 2005 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | chT1-SCG |
| Apr 2004 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | chT-RUS rapid |
| Mar 2004 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 05th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Feb 2003 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 0-1 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Apr 2002 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 03rd Poikovsky Karpov |
| May 2001 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-YUG |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vadim Zvjaginsev and Aleksej Aleksandrov?
In 10 recorded games, Vadim Zvjaginsev has 3 wins, Aleksej Aleksandrov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Vadim Zvjaginsev and Aleksej Aleksandrov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from May 2001 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Vadim Zvjaginsev and Aleksej Aleksandrov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Queen's Gambit Accepted (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.