Vladimir Potkin vs Ernesto Inarkiev
GM Vladimir Potkin (2548) · GM Ernesto Inarkiev (2641)
Vladimir Potkin and Ernesto Inarkiev have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1998 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Potkin leads 0 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Potkin | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potkin with White | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Inarkiev with White | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Potkin | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Blitz | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Potkin | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E14 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Ernesto Inarkiev | V Potkin | 1-0 | London System | New Year Festival Blitz |
| Nov 2020 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vladimir Potkin | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 27th chT-RUS |
| May 2019 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vladimir Potkin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 26th chT-RUS |
| Dec 2018 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vladimir Potkin | 1-0 | London System | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| Dec 2017 | Vladimir Potkin | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2017 | Vladimir Potkin | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-RUS rapid |
| Jun 2013 | Vladimir Potkin | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vladimir Potkin | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2002 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vladimir Potkin | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | 41st Wch U20 |
| May 2001 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vladimir Potkin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 54th ch-RUS |
| Jan 1998 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Vladimir Potkin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Moscow Kasparov Cup |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Potkin and Ernesto Inarkiev?
In 11 recorded games, Vladimir Potkin has 0 wins, Ernesto Inarkiev has 4 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Vladimir Potkin and Ernesto Inarkiev played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1998 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Vladimir Potkin and Ernesto Inarkiev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (2 games), followed by the Queen's Gambit Declined (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.