Vladimir Potkin vs Nikita Vitiugov
GM Vladimir Potkin (2548) · GM Nikita Vitiugov (2666)
Vladimir Potkin and Nikita Vitiugov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2001 and the most recent in Apr 2016. Potkin leads 2 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Winawer Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Potkin | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potkin with White | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Vitiugov with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Potkin | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Potkin | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B58 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Nikita Vitiugov | Vladimir Potkin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-CZE 1516 |
| Jun 2013 | Vladimir Potkin | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Aug 2012 | Vladimir Potkin | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-RUS 65th |
| Jun 2012 | Vladimir Potkin | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | 65th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Sep 2011 | Nikita Vitiugov | Vladimir Potkin | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Vladimir Potkin | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Nikita Vitiugov | Vladimir Potkin | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Vladimir Potkin | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2010 | Vladimir Potkin | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-RUS 63rd |
| Sep 2009 | Nikita Vitiugov | Vladimir Potkin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 62nd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Feb 2009 | Vladimir Potkin | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| May 2005 | Nikita Vitiugov | Vladimir Potkin | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | St Petersburg-Moscow Match |
| May 2005 | Vladimir Potkin | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | St Petersburg-Moscow Match |
| Oct 2001 | Nikita Vitiugov | Vladimir Potkin | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 9th Chigorin Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Potkin and Nikita Vitiugov?
In 14 recorded games, Vladimir Potkin has 2 wins, Nikita Vitiugov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Vladimir Potkin and Nikita Vitiugov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Oct 2001 to Apr 2016.
What openings do Vladimir Potkin and Nikita Vitiugov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Winawer Variation (2 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.