Vladimir Malakhov vs Ernesto Inarkiev
GM Vladimir Malakhov (2597) · GM Ernesto Inarkiev (2641)
Vladimir Malakhov and Ernesto Inarkiev have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2006 and the most recent in Nov 2024. Malakhov leads 2 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 56 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malakhov with White | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Inarkiev with White | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B60 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B61 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B66 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Vladimir Malakhov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Region Group Cup |
| Nov 2024 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vladimir Malakhov | 1-0 | London System | Region Group Cup |
| Dec 2022 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vladimir Malakhov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Moscow Region Cup |
| Sep 2018 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vladimir Malakhov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 27th chT-CRO 1A |
| Dec 2017 | Vladimir Malakhov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS 70th |
| Sep 2015 | Vladimir Malakhov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ch-Moscow blitz 69th |
| May 2015 | Vladimir Malakhov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-RUS blitz |
| Nov 2012 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vladimir Malakhov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Novosibirsk Siberian Bank Cup |
| Apr 2009 | Vladimir Malakhov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 16th chT-RUS |
| Mar 2009 | Vladimir Malakhov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-EU 10th playoff Medals |
| Mar 2009 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | ch-EU 10th playoff Medals |
| Jun 2007 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-ESP Honor Gp2 |
| May 2007 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-RUS 14th |
| Sep 2006 | Vladimir Malakhov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 59th ch-RUS 1st League |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Malakhov and Ernesto Inarkiev?
In 14 recorded games, Vladimir Malakhov has 2 wins, Ernesto Inarkiev has 5 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Vladimir Malakhov and Ernesto Inarkiev played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Sep 2006 to Nov 2024.
What openings do Vladimir Malakhov and Ernesto Inarkiev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.