Vladimir Zakhartsov vs Rudik Makarian
GM Vladimir Zakhartsov (2432) · GM Rudik Makarian (2543)
Vladimir Zakhartsov and Rudik Makarian have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2020 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Zakhartsov leads 6 wins to 1, with 9 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zakhartsov with White | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Makarian with White | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Classical | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E03 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Russian Cup Final 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Rudik Makarian | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Russian Cup Final 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Catalan | chT-RUS Blitz 2025 |
| Jul 2025 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Rudik Makarian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 77th ch-RUS HL |
| Oct 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Ivi GP Chess 2024 |
| Jun 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Rudik Makarian | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game | Ekaterinburg Scerbin Memorial Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Rudik Makarian | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Moscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Sicilian | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Blitz GP |
| Dec 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Rapid GP |
| Aug 2023 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Rudik Makarian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Dzhubga Open |
| Nov 2022 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Rudik Makarian | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game | 18th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Jun 2022 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Rudik Makarian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Voronezh Petrovsky Open |
| Nov 2020 | Rudik Makarian | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | blitz-Moscow 74th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Zakhartsov and Rudik Makarian?
In 16 recorded games, Vladimir Zakhartsov has 6 wins, Rudik Makarian has 1 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Vladimir Zakhartsov and Rudik Makarian played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Nov 2020 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Vladimir Zakhartsov and Rudik Makarian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (2 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.