Vladimir Zakhartsov vs Erik Obgolts
GM Vladimir Zakhartsov (2432) · IM Erik Obgolts (2385)
Vladimir Zakhartsov and Erik Obgolts have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2021 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Zakhartsov leads 4 wins to 1, with 9 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (4 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Obgolts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zakhartsov with White | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Obgolts with White | 10 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Obgolts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rapid | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Obgolts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B60 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Erik Obgolts | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Aeroflot Open A 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | Erik Obgolts | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Blitz GP RUS TOP28 |
| Nov 2025 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Erik Obgolts | 1-0 | Italian Game | Rapid GP RUS TOP28 |
| Nov 2025 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Erik Obgolts | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Ugra Cup Rapid 2025 |
| Oct 2024 | Erik Obgolts | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | ch-RUS Rapid 2024 |
| May 2024 | Erik Obgolts | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | TCh-RUS Premier 2024 |
| May 2024 | Erik Obgolts | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 31st chT-RUS |
| Oct 2023 | Erik Obgolts | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | chT-RUS Rapid |
| Oct 2023 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Erik Obgolts | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-RUS Rapid |
| Oct 2023 | Erik Obgolts | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | ch-RUS Blitz |
| Feb 2023 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Erik Obgolts | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A |
| Nov 2022 | Erik Obgolts | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 18th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Sep 2022 | Erik Obgolts | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A |
| Oct 2021 | Erik Obgolts | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-RUS Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Zakhartsov and Erik Obgolts?
In 14 recorded games, Vladimir Zakhartsov has 4 wins, Erik Obgolts has 1 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Vladimir Zakhartsov and Erik Obgolts played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Oct 2021 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Vladimir Zakhartsov and Erik Obgolts play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (4 games), followed by the Sicilian: Alapin (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.