Vladimir Malakhov vs Alexander Riazantsev
GM Vladimir Malakhov (2597) · GM Alexander Riazantsev (2590)
Vladimir Malakhov and Alexander Riazantsev have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2001 and the most recent in May 2023. Malakhov leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Riazantsev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malakhov with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Riazantsev with White | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Riazantsev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Riazantsev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Alexander Riazantsev | Vladimir Malakhov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 30th chT-RUS |
| Nov 2020 | Alexander Riazantsev | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | 27th chT-RUS |
| Dec 2017 | Alexander Riazantsev | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS 70th |
| Oct 2015 | Alexander Riazantsev | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2015 | Alexander Riazantsev | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-Moscow blitz 69th |
| Sep 2014 | Vladimir Malakhov | Alexander Riazantsev | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 68th ch-Moscow Blitz |
| Apr 2014 | Alexander Riazantsev | Vladimir Malakhov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 21st chT-RUS |
| Sep 2013 | Alexander Riazantsev | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 67th ch-Moscow blitz |
| Oct 2012 | Vladimir Malakhov | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 28th EU-Cup |
| Sep 2008 | Vladimir Malakhov | Alexander Riazantsev | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 61st ch-RUS Higher League |
| May 2007 | Vladimir Malakhov | Alexander Riazantsev | 1-0 | Italian Game | chT-RUS 14th |
| May 2001 | Alexander Riazantsev | Vladimir Malakhov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 54th ch-RUS |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Malakhov and Alexander Riazantsev?
In 12 recorded games, Vladimir Malakhov has 2 wins, Alexander Riazantsev has 4 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Vladimir Malakhov and Alexander Riazantsev played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from May 2001 to May 2023.
What openings do Vladimir Malakhov and Alexander Riazantsev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.