Alex Yermolinsky vs Gregory Kaidanov
GM Alex Yermolinsky (2363) · GM Gregory Kaidanov (2492)
Alex Yermolinsky and Gregory Kaidanov have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1984 and the most recent in Jul 2021. Yermolinsky leads 7 wins to 4, with 8 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Semi-Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Yermolinsky | Draws | Kaidanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yermolinsky with White | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Kaidanov with White | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Yermolinsky | Draws | Kaidanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Yermolinsky | Draws | Kaidanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B80 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B89 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alex Yermolinsky | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-USA Seniors |
| Oct 2020 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alex Yermolinsky | 0-1 | Indian Defense | USA-ch Seniors 50 |
| Jul 2019 | Alex Yermolinsky | Gregory Kaidanov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | USA-ch Seniors 50 |
| May 2008 | Alex Yermolinsky | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-USA |
| May 2007 | Alex Yermolinsky | Gregory Kaidanov | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-USA |
| May 2002 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alex Yermolinsky | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11th Chicago Open |
| Sep 2000 | Alex Yermolinsky | Gregory Kaidanov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-USA |
| Oct 1998 | Alex Yermolinsky | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-USA Gr-B |
| Jan 1996 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alex Yermolinsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Jan 1995 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alex Yermolinsky | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | ch-USA |
| Jan 1995 | Alex Yermolinsky | Gregory Kaidanov | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 23rd World Open |
| Jan 1994 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alex Yermolinsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Jan 1994 | Alex Yermolinsky | Gregory Kaidanov | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Asheville |
| Jan 1993 | Alex Yermolinsky | Gregory Kaidanov | 0-1 | Richter-Veresov Attack | New York Hudson |
| Jan 1993 | Alex Yermolinsky | Gregory Kaidanov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-USA |
| Jan 1992 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alex Yermolinsky | 0-1 | Sicilian | Asheville |
| Jan 1988 | Alex Yermolinsky | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-URS otbor56 |
| Jan 1986 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alex Yermolinsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-URS FL54 |
| Jan 1984 | Alex Yermolinsky | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | ch-URS U26 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Alex Yermolinsky and Gregory Kaidanov?
In 19 recorded games, Alex Yermolinsky has 7 wins, Gregory Kaidanov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Alex Yermolinsky and Gregory Kaidanov played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Jan 1984 to Jul 2021.
What openings do Alex Yermolinsky and Gregory Kaidanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Semi-Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.