Vladimir Malakhov vs Nikita Vitiugov
GM Vladimir Malakhov (2597) · GM Nikita Vitiugov (2666)
Vladimir Malakhov and Nikita Vitiugov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2006 and the most recent in Dec 2020. Malakhov leads 4 wins to 2, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (6 games). The average game between them lasted 31 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malakhov with White | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Vitiugov with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Vladimir Malakhov | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | English Opening | 44th Moscow-St Petersburg |
| Dec 2020 | Nikita Vitiugov | Vladimir Malakhov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 44th Moscow-St Petersburg |
| Dec 2017 | Vladimir Malakhov | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-RUS 70th |
| Dec 2016 | Nikita Vitiugov | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Mar 2016 | Nikita Vitiugov | Vladimir Malakhov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Vladimir Petrov Memorial Open |
| Dec 2010 | Nikita Vitiugov | Vladimir Malakhov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS 63rd |
| Apr 2010 | Nikita Vitiugov | Vladimir Malakhov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 17th chT-RUS |
| Apr 2009 | Vladimir Malakhov | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 16th chT-RUS |
| Apr 2007 | Nikita Vitiugov | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 8th ch-EU |
| Sep 2006 | Nikita Vitiugov | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 59th ch-RUS 1st League |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Malakhov and Nikita Vitiugov?
In 10 recorded games, Vladimir Malakhov has 4 wins, Nikita Vitiugov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Vladimir Malakhov and Nikita Vitiugov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Sep 2006 to Dec 2020.
What openings do Vladimir Malakhov and Nikita Vitiugov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (6 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.