Vladimir Malakhov vs Arkadij Naiditsch
GM Vladimir Malakhov (2597) · GM Arkadij Naiditsch (2574)
Vladimir Malakhov and Arkadij Naiditsch have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2006 and the most recent in Jul 2017. Malakhov leads 2 wins to 2, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (1 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malakhov with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Naiditsch with White | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Blitz | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B61 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Vladimir Malakhov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 08th Danzhou |
| Dec 2016 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Vladimir Malakhov | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2014 | Vladimir Malakhov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | chT-CRO 1A |
| Sep 2010 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 19th chT-CRO 1A |
| Sep 2009 | Vladimir Malakhov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | Sicilian | 18th chT-CRO 1A |
| Mar 2009 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-EU 10th playoff Medals |
| Mar 2009 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-EU 10th playoff Medals |
| Mar 2009 | Vladimir Malakhov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-EU 10th playoff Medals |
| May 2006 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 36th Sarajevo Bosnia A |
| May 2006 | Vladimir Malakhov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 36th Sarajevo Bosnia A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Malakhov and Arkadij Naiditsch?
In 10 recorded games, Vladimir Malakhov has 2 wins, Arkadij Naiditsch has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Vladimir Malakhov and Arkadij Naiditsch played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from May 2006 to Jul 2017.
What openings do Vladimir Malakhov and Arkadij Naiditsch play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.