Vadim Zvjaginsev vs Ivan Popov
GM Vadim Zvjaginsev (2525) · GM Ivan Popov (2595)
Vadim Zvjaginsev and Ivan Popov have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2008 and the most recent in Jul 2023. Zvjaginsev leads 5 wins to 3, with 9 draws (47% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (3 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Popov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zvjaginsev with White | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Popov with White | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Popov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Blitz | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Popov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B89 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C00 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Ivan Popov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 76th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Dec 2019 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Ivan Popov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| Jul 2019 | Ivan Popov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 72nd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Dec 2018 | Ivan Popov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 0-1 | Sicilian | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| Jul 2018 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Ivan Popov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 71st ch-RUS Higher League |
| Sep 2017 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Ivan Popov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | 71st Moscow Blitz |
| Sep 2016 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Ivan Popov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | 70th ch-Moscow Blitz |
| May 2015 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Ivan Popov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | ch-RUS blitz |
| May 2015 | Ivan Popov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-RUS rapid |
| Jun 2013 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Ivan Popov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Ivan Popov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 0-1 | Sicilian | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Feb 2013 | Ivan Popov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Moscow Aeroflot Rapid KO |
| Feb 2013 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Ivan Popov | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Moscow Aeroflot Rapid KO |
| Feb 2013 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Ivan Popov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Moscow Aeroflot Rapid KO |
| Jun 2012 | Ivan Popov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 65th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Feb 2009 | Ivan Popov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1-0 | Sicilian | Moscow Open A |
| Feb 2008 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Ivan Popov | 0-1 | Sicilian | 4th Moscow Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vadim Zvjaginsev and Ivan Popov?
In 17 recorded games, Vadim Zvjaginsev has 5 wins, Ivan Popov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Vadim Zvjaginsev and Ivan Popov played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Feb 2008 to Jul 2023.
What openings do Vadim Zvjaginsev and Ivan Popov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.