Wesley So vs Denis Lazavik
GM Wesley So (2765) · GM Denis Lazavik (2621)
Wesley So and Denis Lazavik have played 44 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2022 and the most recent in Feb 2026. So leads 13 wins to 10, with 21 draws (52% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | So | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| So with White | 21 | 8 | 10 | 3 |
| Lazavik with White | 23 | 5 | 11 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | So | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 34 | 11 | 16 | 7 |
| Rapid | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | So | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 44 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Wesley So | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Wesley So | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | W So | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | World Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | W So | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | World Rapid 2025 |
| Jun 2025 | Denis Lazavik | W So | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2025 | Denis Lazavik | W So | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | W So | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | CCT Final RR |
| Dec 2024 | Denis Lazavik | W So | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | CCT Final RR |
| Oct 2024 | Wesley So | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Julius Baer GenCup D2 w |
| Oct 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Wesley So | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | Julius Baer GenCup D2 w |
| Oct 2024 | Wesley So | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Italian Game | Julius Baer GenCup D2 w |
| Oct 2024 | Wesley So | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Julius Baer GenCup D2 w |
| Oct 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Wesley So | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Julius Baer GenCup D2 w |
| Jul 2024 | Wesley So | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Wesley So | 0-1 | Catalan | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Wesley So | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Wesley So | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Italian Game | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Wesley So | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Wesley So | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Wesley So | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Wesley So | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Wesley So | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Wesley So | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Wesley So | 1-0 | Catalan | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Wesley So | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Wesley So | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Wesley So | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Wesley So | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Wesley So | 0-1 | Catalan | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Wesley So | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Italian Game | Chess.com SpeedChess |
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What is the head-to-head score between Wesley So and Denis Lazavik?
In 44 recorded games, Wesley So has 13 wins, Denis Lazavik has 10 wins, and they have drawn 21 times.
How many times have Wesley So and Denis Lazavik played each other?
Our database records 44 games between them, from Sep 2022 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Wesley So and Denis Lazavik play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games), followed by the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.