Vadim Zvjaginsev vs Artyom Timofeev
GM Vadim Zvjaginsev (2525) · GM Artyom Timofeev (2511)
Vadim Zvjaginsev and Artyom Timofeev have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2003 and the most recent in Feb 2024. Zvjaginsev leads 7 wins to 2, with 10 draws (47% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Timofeev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zvjaginsev with White | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Timofeev with White | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Timofeev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Timofeev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B74 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Artyom Timofeev | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Ufa Startsev Memorial Blitz |
| Oct 2023 | Artyom Timofeev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | chT-RUS Blitz |
| Oct 2022 | Artyom Timofeev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-RUS Blitz |
| Oct 2022 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Artyom Timofeev | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-RUS Rapid |
| Dec 2019 | Artyom Timofeev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| May 2019 | Artyom Timofeev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26th chT-RUS |
| Oct 2018 | Artyom Timofeev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 0-1 | Réti Opening | chT-RUS rapid |
| Nov 2017 | Artyom Timofeev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Jun 2016 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Artyom Timofeev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | 69th ch-RUS Higher League |
| May 2016 | Artyom Timofeev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | chT-RUS 23rd |
| May 2015 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-RUS 22nd |
| Jun 2011 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | 64th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Aug 2010 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Artyom Timofeev | 1-0 | Sicilian | 63rd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Oct 2009 | Artyom Timofeev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 25th EU-Cup |
| Sep 2009 | Artyom Timofeev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1-0 | Sicilian | 62nd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Nov 2007 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | RUS Cup |
| Nov 2007 | Artyom Timofeev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | RUS Cup |
| Apr 2004 | Artyom Timofeev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11th chT-RUS |
| Jun 2003 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 4th ch-EU |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vadim Zvjaginsev and Artyom Timofeev?
In 19 recorded games, Vadim Zvjaginsev has 7 wins, Artyom Timofeev has 2 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Vadim Zvjaginsev and Artyom Timofeev played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Jun 2003 to Feb 2024.
What openings do Vadim Zvjaginsev and Artyom Timofeev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Closed (2 games), followed by the Grünfeld Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.