Vladimir Malakhov vs Alexander Motylev
GM Vladimir Malakhov (2597) · GM Alexander Motylev (2543)
Vladimir Malakhov and Alexander Motylev have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1996 and the most recent in May 2018. Malakhov leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Motylev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malakhov with White | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Motylev with White | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Motylev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Motylev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Vladimir Malakhov | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | chT-RUS 25th |
| Jun 2015 | Alexander Motylev | Vladimir Malakhov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 68th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Sep 2014 | Vladimir Malakhov | Alexander Motylev | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 68th ch-Moscow Blitz |
| Dec 2012 | Alexander Motylev | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-EU rapid |
| Apr 2012 | Alexander Motylev | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 19th chT-RUS |
| Apr 2011 | Alexander Motylev | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 18th chT-RUS |
| May 2003 | Alexander Motylev | Vladimir Malakhov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | chT-RUS 10th Final A |
| May 2001 | Vladimir Malakhov | Alexander Motylev | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | 54th ch-RUS |
| Jan 1997 | Alexander Motylev | Vladimir Malakhov | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | ch-RUS U20 |
| Jan 1996 | Alexander Motylev | Vladimir Malakhov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | ch-RUS U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Malakhov and Alexander Motylev?
In 10 recorded games, Vladimir Malakhov has 2 wins, Alexander Motylev has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Vladimir Malakhov and Alexander Motylev played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1996 to May 2018.
What openings do Vladimir Malakhov and Alexander Motylev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.