Zachary Tanenbaum vs Maksim Chigaev
FM Zachary Tanenbaum (2343) · GM Maksim Chigaev (2622)
Zachary Tanenbaum and Maksim Chigaev have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2020 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Tanenbaum leads 4 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Bishop's Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Tanenbaum | Draws | Chigaev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanenbaum with White | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Chigaev with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Tanenbaum | Draws | Chigaev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Tanenbaum | Draws | Chigaev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Maksim Chigaev | Zachary Tanenbaum | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Titled Tue 13th Oct 2026 |
| Jul 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Zachary Tanenbaum | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Zachary Tanenbaum | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Zachary Tanenbaum | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Zachary Tanenbaum | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Zachary Tanenbaum | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Zachary Tanenbaum | 0-1 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Zachary Tanenbaum | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2021 | Zachary Tanenbaum | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | PNWCC Online Blitz JP 22 |
| Jul 2020 | Zachary Tanenbaum | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 17th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
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What is the head-to-head score between Zachary Tanenbaum and Maksim Chigaev?
In 10 recorded games, Zachary Tanenbaum has 4 wins, Maksim Chigaev has 5 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Zachary Tanenbaum and Maksim Chigaev played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jul 2020 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Zachary Tanenbaum and Maksim Chigaev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Bishop's Opening (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Taimanov (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.