Vladimir Malakhov vs Liren Ding
GM Vladimir Malakhov (2597) · GM Liren Ding (2738)
Vladimir Malakhov and Liren Ding have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2009 and the most recent in Dec 2017. Malakhov leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Ding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malakhov with White | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Ding with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Ding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Ding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Vladimir Malakhov | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2017 | Vladimir Malakhov | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Italian Game | 08th Danzhou |
| Nov 2016 | Vladimir Malakhov | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Chimer System | chT-CHN |
| Jun 2016 | Liren Ding | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | chT-CHN |
| Jul 2015 | Vladimir Malakhov | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-CHN |
| Jul 2014 | Vladimir Malakhov | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-CHN |
| Nov 2013 | Vladimir Malakhov | Liren Ding | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| Sep 2012 | Liren Ding | Vladimir Malakhov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | chT-CHN |
| Aug 2009 | Vladimir Malakhov | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th Blitz |
| Aug 2009 | Liren Ding | Vladimir Malakhov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th Blitz |
| Aug 2009 | Liren Ding | Vladimir Malakhov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th Rapid |
| Aug 2009 | Vladimir Malakhov | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th Rapid |
| Aug 2009 | Liren Ding | Vladimir Malakhov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Malakhov and Liren Ding?
In 13 recorded games, Vladimir Malakhov has 3 wins, Liren Ding has 4 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Vladimir Malakhov and Liren Ding played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Aug 2009 to Dec 2017.
What openings do Vladimir Malakhov and Liren Ding play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.