Vadim Zvjaginsev vs Ernesto Inarkiev
GM Vadim Zvjaginsev (2525) · GM Ernesto Inarkiev (2641)
Vadim Zvjaginsev and Ernesto Inarkiev have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2005 and the most recent in Feb 2021. Zvjaginsev leads 1 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zvjaginsev with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Inarkiev with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A07 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B77 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B77 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| Dec 2019 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 0-1 | Sicilian | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| Dec 2018 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| May 2016 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid |
| Oct 2015 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2015 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | ch-Moscow blitz 69th |
| May 2015 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-RUS blitz |
| May 2015 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | ch-RUS rapid |
| Jun 2013 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2012 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | St Petersburg Cup Rapid |
| Sep 2005 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | ch-RUS sf 58th |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Vadim Zvjaginsev and Ernesto Inarkiev?
In 11 recorded games, Vadim Zvjaginsev has 1 wins, Ernesto Inarkiev has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Vadim Zvjaginsev and Ernesto Inarkiev played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Sep 2005 to Feb 2021.
What openings do Vadim Zvjaginsev and Ernesto Inarkiev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (2 games), followed by the King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.