Yuri S Balashov vs Alexander G Beliavsky
GM Yuri S Balashov (2376) · GM Alexander G Beliavsky (2416)
Yuri S Balashov and Alexander G Beliavsky have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 1973 and the most recent in Jun 2019. Balashov leads 3 wins to 2, with 13 draws (28% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Balashov | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balashov with White | 12 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| Beliavsky with White | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Balashov | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 3 | 13 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Balashov | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Yuri S Balashov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Maribor-RUS Friendly Match |
| Jun 2019 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Yuri S Balashov | 1-0 | Catalan | Maribor-RUS Friendly Match |
| Jun 2017 | Yuri S Balashov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez | 18th ch-EU |
| Jan 1991 | Yuri S Balashov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-URS Republics 19th Final A |
| Jan 1989 | Yuri S Balashov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-URS 56 |
| Jan 1986 | Yuri S Balashov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-URS 53 |
| Apr 1984 | Yuri S Balashov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-URS51 Final |
| Sep 1983 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Yuri S Balashov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-URS51 Semifinal |
| Apr 1983 | Yuri S Balashov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-URS 50 Final |
| Apr 1981 | Yuri S Balashov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Moscow |
| Dec 1980 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Yuri S Balashov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-URS48 Final |
| Dec 1979 | Yuri S Balashov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-URS47 Final |
| Jan 1978 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Yuri S Balashov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Zonal Lvov |
| Jul 1977 | Yuri S Balashov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | October Revolution 60years |
| Aug 1975 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Yuri S Balashov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Zonal Vilnius |
| Jan 1975 | Yuri S Balashov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | ch-URS 43 Final |
| Dec 1974 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Yuri S Balashov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-URS 42 Final |
| Oct 1973 | Yuri S Balashov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-URS 42 First League |
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What is the head-to-head score between Yuri S Balashov and Alexander G Beliavsky?
In 18 recorded games, Yuri S Balashov has 3 wins, Alexander G Beliavsky has 2 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Yuri S Balashov and Alexander G Beliavsky played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Oct 1973 to Jun 2019.
What openings do Yuri S Balashov and Alexander G Beliavsky play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games), followed by the Catalan (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.