Vladimir Baklan vs Yuriy Kuzubov
GM Vladimir Baklan (2525) · GM Yuriy Kuzubov (2603)
Vladimir Baklan and Yuriy Kuzubov have played 27 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2008 and the most recent in Jan 2025. Baklan leads 9 wins to 8, with 10 draws (63% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Pirc Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 34 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Baklan | Draws | Kuzubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baklan with White | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Kuzubov with White | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Baklan | Draws | Kuzubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 |
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Baklan | Draws | Kuzubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Yuriy Kuzubov | V Baklan | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2nd Bundesliga Nord 24-25 |
| Nov 2024 | V Baklan | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 100 Jahre NSV |
| Jul 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Vladimir Baklan | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Gladiators July 8th |
| Jul 2020 | Vladimir Baklan | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Gladiators July 8th |
| Jul 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Vladimir Baklan | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Gladiators July 8th |
| Jul 2020 | Vladimir Baklan | Yuriy Kuzubov | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Gladiators July 8th |
| Jul 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Vladimir Baklan | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Gladiators July 8th |
| Jul 2020 | Vladimir Baklan | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Gladiators July 8th |
| Jul 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Vladimir Baklan | 1/2-1/2 | Mieses Opening | Gladiators July 8th |
| Jul 2020 | Vladimir Baklan | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Gladiators July 8th |
| Jul 2020 | Vladimir Baklan | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Gladiators July 8th |
| Jul 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Vladimir Baklan | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | Gladiators July 8th |
| Jul 2020 | Vladimir Baklan | Yuriy Kuzubov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Gladiators July 8th |
| May 2020 | Vladimir Baklan | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Gladiators May 14th |
| May 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Vladimir Baklan | 1-0 | Sicilian | Gladiators May 14th |
| May 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Vladimir Baklan | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Gladiators May 14th |
| May 2020 | Vladimir Baklan | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | Gladiators May 14th |
| May 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Vladimir Baklan | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Gladiators May 14th |
| May 2020 | Vladimir Baklan | Yuriy Kuzubov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Gladiators May 14th |
| May 2020 | Vladimir Baklan | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | Gladiators May 14th |
| May 2020 | Vladimir Baklan | Yuriy Kuzubov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Gladiators May 14th |
| May 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Vladimir Baklan | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Gladiators May 14th |
| May 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Vladimir Baklan | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Gladiators May 14th |
| Dec 2018 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Vladimir Baklan | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-UKR 87th |
| Mar 2012 | Vladimir Baklan | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Reykjavik Open |
| Mar 2011 | Vladimir Baklan | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Reykjavik Open |
| Dec 2008 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Vladimir Baklan | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-UKR 77th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Baklan and Yuriy Kuzubov?
In 27 recorded games, Vladimir Baklan has 9 wins, Yuriy Kuzubov has 8 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Vladimir Baklan and Yuriy Kuzubov played each other?
Our database records 27 games between them, from Dec 2008 to Jan 2025.
What openings do Vladimir Baklan and Yuriy Kuzubov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Pirc Defense (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.