Vladimir Zakhartsov vs Aleksey Goganov
GM Vladimir Zakhartsov (2432) · GM Aleksey Goganov (2491)
Vladimir Zakhartsov and Aleksey Goganov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2014 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Zakhartsov leads 3 wins to 2, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Goganov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zakhartsov with White | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Goganov with White | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Goganov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Classical | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Goganov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Aleksey Goganov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Ugra Cup Rapid 2025 |
| Jun 2025 | Aleksey Goganov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 77th ch-RUS HL |
| Aug 2024 | Aleksey Goganov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | St. Petersburg Blitz GP |
| Oct 2023 | Aleksey Goganov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Sochi Pearl Rapid Open |
| Jun 2021 | Aleksey Goganov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Anapa Sea Harbor Cup Rapid |
| Aug 2019 | Aleksey Goganov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | St Petersburg Rapid |
| Jan 2019 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Aleksey Goganov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 15th Moscow Open A |
| Feb 2017 | Aleksey Goganov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13th Moscow Open A |
| Aug 2015 | Aleksey Goganov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | St Petersburg Summer Rapid |
| Jul 2014 | Aleksey Goganov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6th Izhevsk Corporation Cup |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Zakhartsov and Aleksey Goganov?
In 10 recorded games, Vladimir Zakhartsov has 3 wins, Aleksey Goganov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Vladimir Zakhartsov and Aleksey Goganov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jul 2014 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Vladimir Zakhartsov and Aleksey Goganov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.