Vadim Zvjaginsev vs Denis Khismatullin
GM Vadim Zvjaginsev (2525) · GM Denis Khismatullin (2522)
Vadim Zvjaginsev and Denis Khismatullin have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2007 and the most recent in May 2023. Zvjaginsev leads 4 wins to 1, with 11 draws (31% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Khismatullin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zvjaginsev with White | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Khismatullin with White | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Khismatullin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Khismatullin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D34 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Denis Khismatullin | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | 30th chT-RUS |
| Jul 2018 | Denis Khismatullin | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 71st ch-RUS Higher League |
| Nov 2014 | Denis Khismatullin | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-RUS 67th |
| Jun 2013 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Denis Khismatullin | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Denis Khismatullin | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2012 | Denis Khismatullin | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 28th EU-Cup |
| Sep 2012 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Denis Khismatullin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Vladivostok Russian Cup |
| Nov 2011 | Denis Khismatullin | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2011 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Denis Khismatullin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | RUS Cup final |
| Jun 2011 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Denis Khismatullin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 64th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Apr 2011 | Denis Khismatullin | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | 18th chT-RUS |
| Dec 2010 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Denis Khismatullin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-RUS 63rd |
| Sep 2010 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Denis Khismatullin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 63rd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Apr 2010 | Denis Khismatullin | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 17th chT-RUS |
| Sep 2008 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Denis Khismatullin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 61st ch-RUS Higher League |
| Sep 2007 | Denis Khismatullin | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 60th ch-RUS Higher League |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vadim Zvjaginsev and Denis Khismatullin?
In 16 recorded games, Vadim Zvjaginsev has 4 wins, Denis Khismatullin has 1 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Vadim Zvjaginsev and Denis Khismatullin played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Sep 2007 to May 2023.
What openings do Vadim Zvjaginsev and Denis Khismatullin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.