Alex Yermolinsky vs Igor Novikov
GM Alex Yermolinsky (2363) · GM Igor Novikov (2475)
Alex Yermolinsky and Igor Novikov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1979 and the most recent in Jul 2021. Yermolinsky leads 1 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Chimer System (1 games). The average game between them lasted 31 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Yermolinsky | Draws | Novikov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yermolinsky with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Novikov with White | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Yermolinsky | Draws | Novikov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Yermolinsky | Draws | Novikov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Alex Yermolinsky | Igor Novikov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-USA Seniors |
| Oct 2020 | Alex Yermolinsky | Igor Novikov | 1-0 | English Opening: Chimer System | USA-ch Seniors 50 |
| Jul 2019 | Alex Yermolinsky | Igor Novikov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | USA-ch Seniors 50 |
| Mar 1998 | Igor Novikov | Alex Yermolinsky | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | New York Open |
| Jan 1991 | Igor Novikov | Alex Yermolinsky | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | New York Open |
| Jan 1986 | Igor Novikov | Alex Yermolinsky | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | ch-URS FL54 |
| Jan 1986 | Igor Novikov | Alex Yermolinsky | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Agzamov Memorial |
| Jan 1984 | Igor Novikov | Alex Yermolinsky | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-URS U26 |
| Feb 1983 | Alex Yermolinsky | Igor Novikov | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-URS U26 |
| Jan 1979 | Igor Novikov | Alex Yermolinsky | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | ch-Leningrad 52 Final |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alex Yermolinsky and Igor Novikov?
In 10 recorded games, Alex Yermolinsky has 1 wins, Igor Novikov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Alex Yermolinsky and Igor Novikov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1979 to Jul 2021.
What openings do Alex Yermolinsky and Igor Novikov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Chimer System (1 games), followed by the Dutch Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.