Vladimir Malakhov vs Daniil Dubov
GM Vladimir Malakhov (2597) · GM Daniil Dubov (2652)
Vladimir Malakhov and Daniil Dubov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2013 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Malakhov leads 5 wins to 2, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 60 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malakhov with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Dubov with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A34 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Vladimir Malakhov | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 78th ch-RUS |
| May 2025 | Daniil Dubov | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Karpov Cup - 50 years |
| Jul 2021 | Vladimir Malakhov | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2021 | Daniil Dubov | Vladimir Malakhov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2017 | Daniil Dubov | Vladimir Malakhov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS 70th |
| Aug 2016 | Vladimir Malakhov | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | St Petersburg Rapid |
| Oct 2015 | Daniil Dubov | Vladimir Malakhov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2015 | Daniil Dubov | Vladimir Malakhov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | ch-Moscow blitz 69th |
| Sep 2014 | Vladimir Malakhov | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Italian Game | 68th ch-Moscow Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Vladimir Malakhov | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-EU blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Daniil Dubov | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-EU blitz |
| Sep 2013 | Daniil Dubov | Vladimir Malakhov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 67th ch-Moscow blitz |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Malakhov and Daniil Dubov?
In 12 recorded games, Vladimir Malakhov has 5 wins, Daniil Dubov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Vladimir Malakhov and Daniil Dubov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Sep 2013 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Vladimir Malakhov and Daniil Dubov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the Réti Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.