Vasil Spasov vs Krasimir Rusev
GM Vasil Spasov (2355) · GM Krasimir Rusev (2463)
Vasil Spasov and Krasimir Rusev have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2002 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Spasov leads 1 wins to 1, with 13 draws (13% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 32 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Spasov | Draws | Rusev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spasov with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Rusev with White | 9 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Spasov | Draws | Rusev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Spasov | Draws | Rusev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C02 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Krasimir Rusev | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | ch-BUL |
| Oct 2022 | Krasimir Rusev | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | 2nd Plovdiv Trainers and Students |
| Mar 2019 | Vasil Spasov | Krasimir Rusev | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-BUL 83rd |
| Mar 2018 | Krasimir Rusev | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | ch-BUL 82nd |
| Apr 2016 | Vasil Spasov | Krasimir Rusev | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | ch-BUL 80th |
| Apr 2015 | Krasimir Rusev | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-BUL 79th |
| Apr 2013 | Krasimir Rusev | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-BUL 77th |
| Apr 2012 | Krasimir Rusev | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | ch-BUL |
| Jun 2011 | Vasil Spasov | Krasimir Rusev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-BUL 61th |
| Apr 2011 | Krasimir Rusev | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | ch-BUL 75th |
| Feb 2010 | Vasil Spasov | Krasimir Rusev | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 32nd ch-BUL Open |
| Oct 2008 | Krasimir Rusev | Vasil Spasov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | 58th chT-BUL |
| Mar 2008 | Vasil Spasov | Krasimir Rusev | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-BUL 72nd |
| Apr 2004 | Krasimir Rusev | Vasil Spasov | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | ch-BUL 68th |
| Dec 2002 | Vasil Spasov | Krasimir Rusev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 10th Baharov Memorial Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vasil Spasov and Krasimir Rusev?
In 15 recorded games, Vasil Spasov has 1 wins, Krasimir Rusev has 1 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Vasil Spasov and Krasimir Rusev played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Dec 2002 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Vasil Spasov and Krasimir Rusev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games), followed by the Philidor (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.