Aleksandr Rakhmanov vs Andrey Esipenko
GM Aleksandr Rakhmanov (2597) · GM Andrey Esipenko (2680)
Aleksandr Rakhmanov and Andrey Esipenko have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2017 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Rakhmanov leads 2 wins to 2, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Rakhmanov | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rakhmanov with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Esipenko with White | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Rakhmanov | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Rakhmanov | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Aleksandr Rakhmanov | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | World Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Aleksandr Rakhmanov | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | English Opening | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2025 | Aleksandr Rakhmanov | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | English Opening | Chessable Masters Play-In |
| Dec 2023 | Andrey Esipenko | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2022 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 75th ch-RUS |
| Oct 2021 | Andrey Esipenko | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | ch-RUS 74th |
| Nov 2019 | Andrey Esipenko | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 35th EU-Cup |
| May 2019 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 26th chT-RUS |
| Jul 2017 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | 70th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Apr 2017 | Andrey Esipenko | Alexander Rakhmanov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 6th Zuerich Chess Challenge Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandr Rakhmanov and Andrey Esipenko?
In 10 recorded games, Aleksandr Rakhmanov has 2 wins, Andrey Esipenko has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Aleksandr Rakhmanov and Andrey Esipenko played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Apr 2017 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Aleksandr Rakhmanov and Andrey Esipenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.