Valerij Popov vs Evgeny Alekseev
GM Valerij Popov (2521) · GM Evgeny Alekseev (2500)
Valerij Popov and Evgeny Alekseev have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 1999 and the most recent in Dec 2021. Popov leads 2 wins to 0, with 10 draws (17% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Popov | Draws | Alekseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Popov with White | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Alekseev with White | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Popov | Draws | Alekseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Popov | Draws | Alekseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B55 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Valerij Popov | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | St Petersburg Blitz |
| Oct 2015 | Valerij Popov | Evgeny Alekseev | 1-0 | London System | 23rd Chigorin Memorial Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Evgeny Alekseev | Valerij Popov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | ch-EU rapid |
| Oct 2014 | Evgeny Alekseev | Valerij Popov | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 22nd Chigorin Memorial Blitz |
| Oct 2013 | Valerij Popov | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21st Chigorin Memorial |
| Aug 2012 | Evgeny Alekseev | Valerij Popov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | St Petersburg Botvinnik Memorial Open |
| Apr 2010 | Valerij Popov | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 17th chT-RUS |
| Jun 2006 | Valerij Popov | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-St Petersburg |
| May 2004 | Valerij Popov | Evgeny Alekseev | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 57th ch-RUS qual |
| Apr 2001 | Valerij Popov | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-St Petersburg |
| Apr 2000 | Valerij Popov | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-St Petersburg 73rd |
| Apr 1999 | Evgeny Alekseev | Valerij Popov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | ch-St Petersburg |
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What is the head-to-head score between Valerij Popov and Evgeny Alekseev?
In 12 recorded games, Valerij Popov has 2 wins, Evgeny Alekseev has 0 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Valerij Popov and Evgeny Alekseev played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Apr 1999 to Dec 2021.
What openings do Valerij Popov and Evgeny Alekseev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.