Vasil Spasov vs Boris Chatalbashev
GM Vasil Spasov (2355) · GM Boris Chatalbashev (2507)
Vasil Spasov and Boris Chatalbashev have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1993 and the most recent in Jun 2021. Spasov leads 0 wins to 1 - trailing overall, with 12 draws (8% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games). The average game between them lasted 27 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Spasov | Draws | Chatalbashev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spasov with White | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chatalbashev with White | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Spasov | Draws | Chatalbashev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Spasov | Draws | Chatalbashev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Vasil Spasov | Boris Chatalbashev | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | chT-BUL Blitz |
| Sep 2020 | Vasil Spasov | Boris Chatalbashev | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Primorsko Open |
| Apr 2016 | Vasil Spasov | Boris Chatalbashev | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-BUL 80th |
| Apr 2015 | Boris Chatalbashev | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-BUL 79th |
| Oct 2011 | Vasil Spasov | Boris Chatalbashev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20th chT-CRO 1B |
| Apr 2011 | Boris Chatalbashev | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-BUL 75th |
| Apr 2010 | Vasil Spasov | Boris Chatalbashev | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | ch-BUL 74th |
| Oct 2008 | Boris Chatalbashev | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | 58th chT-BUL |
| May 2004 | Vasil Spasov | Boris Chatalbashev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-BUL 68th |
| Sep 2002 | Boris Chatalbashev | Vasil Spasov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | chT-BUL |
| May 1999 | Boris Chatalbashev | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | ch-BUL 63rd |
| Jan 1994 | Vasil Spasov | Boris Chatalbashev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | ch-BUL |
| Jan 1993 | Boris Chatalbashev | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Elenite Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vasil Spasov and Boris Chatalbashev?
In 13 recorded games, Vasil Spasov has 0 wins, Boris Chatalbashev has 1 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Vasil Spasov and Boris Chatalbashev played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 1993 to Jun 2021.
What openings do Vasil Spasov and Boris Chatalbashev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.