Vadim Zvjaginsev vs Alexander Riazantsev
GM Vadim Zvjaginsev (2525) · GM Alexander Riazantsev (2590)
Vadim Zvjaginsev and Alexander Riazantsev have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2003 and the most recent in May 2021. Zvjaginsev leads 3 wins to 2, with 9 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 28 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Riazantsev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zvjaginsev with White | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Riazantsev with White | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Riazantsev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Riazantsev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B21 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 28th chT-RUS |
| Sep 2019 | Alexander Riazantsev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Moscow Blitz 73rd |
| Dec 2018 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Alexander Riazantsev | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| Sep 2018 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Alexander Riazantsev | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid |
| Dec 2015 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | ch-EU rapid |
| Sep 2015 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | ch-Moscow blitz 69th |
| May 2015 | Alexander Riazantsev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS rapid |
| Apr 2013 | Alexander Riazantsev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | chT-RUS 20th |
| Sep 2009 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 62nd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Nov 2006 | Alexander Riazantsev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2006 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | RUS Cup final |
| Sep 2005 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Alexander Riazantsev | 1-0 | French Defense | ch-RUS sf 58th |
| Apr 2005 | Alexander Riazantsev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-RUS 12th |
| Feb 2003 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Alexander Riazantsev | 1-0 | English Opening | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Vadim Zvjaginsev and Alexander Riazantsev?
In 14 recorded games, Vadim Zvjaginsev has 3 wins, Alexander Riazantsev has 2 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Vadim Zvjaginsev and Alexander Riazantsev played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Feb 2003 to May 2021.
What openings do Vadim Zvjaginsev and Alexander Riazantsev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.