Vladimir Zakhartsov vs Sergei Lobanov
GM Vladimir Zakhartsov (2432) · GM Sergei Lobanov (2515)
Vladimir Zakhartsov and Sergei Lobanov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2015 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Zakhartsov leads 3 wins to 2, with 8 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Lobanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zakhartsov with White | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Lobanov with White | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Lobanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Blitz | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Lobanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Sergei Lobanov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Blitz GP RUS TOP28 |
| Jul 2025 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Sergei Lobanov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21st Moscow Open A |
| Jul 2025 | Sergei Lobanov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 77th ch-RUS HL |
| Aug 2024 | Sergei Lobanov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 0-1 | Modern Defense | St Petersburg Rapid GP |
| Dec 2023 | Sergei Lobanov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Blitz GP |
| Oct 2023 | Sergei Lobanov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 30th Chigorin Memorial Blitz |
| May 2023 | Sergei Lobanov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 30th chT-RUS |
| May 2022 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Sergei Lobanov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 29th chT-RUS |
| Apr 2022 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Sergei Lobanov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | Cheliabinsk Variation A |
| May 2021 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Sergei Lobanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 28th chT-RUS |
| Dec 2015 | Sergei Lobanov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-EU blitz |
| Dec 2015 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Sergei Lobanov | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-EU blitz |
| Aug 2015 | Sergei Lobanov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | Sicilian | chT-RUS U18 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Zakhartsov and Sergei Lobanov?
In 13 recorded games, Vladimir Zakhartsov has 3 wins, Sergei Lobanov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Vladimir Zakhartsov and Sergei Lobanov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Aug 2015 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Vladimir Zakhartsov and Sergei Lobanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.