Alexander Ivanov vs Alex Yermolinsky
GM Alexander Ivanov (2369) · GM Alex Yermolinsky (2363)
Alexander Ivanov and Alex Yermolinsky have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 1979 and the most recent in Dec 2008. Ivanov leads 4 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (62% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (6 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ivanov | Draws | Yermolinsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivanov with White | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Yermolinsky with White | 12 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ivanov | Draws | Yermolinsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 21 | 4 | 8 | 9 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ivanov | Draws | Yermolinsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| B66 | Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E07 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Ivanov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Washington Eastern Open 35rd |
| Jul 2008 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Ivanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 36th World Open |
| May 2008 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Ivanov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| Mar 2008 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Ivanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-USA Qualifier |
| Apr 2006 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Ivanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Foxwoods Open 08th |
| Oct 2005 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Ivanov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Western States Open |
| Sep 2000 | Alexander Ivanov | Alex Yermolinsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Aug 1997 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Ivanov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-USA G1 |
| Jan 1997 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Ivanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Washington Eastern Open |
| Jan 1996 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Ivanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| Jan 1995 | Alexander Ivanov | Alex Yermolinsky | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | New York Syracuse |
| Jan 1995 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Ivanov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Chicago Open |
| Jan 1995 | Alexander Ivanov | Alex Yermolinsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-USA |
| Jan 1994 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Ivanov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| Jan 1993 | Alexander Ivanov | Alex Yermolinsky | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Jan 1992 | Alexander Ivanov | Alex Yermolinsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Jan 1991 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Ivanov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 92nd US Open |
| Jan 1990 | Alexander Ivanov | Alex Yermolinsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | Washington Open |
| May 1982 | Alexander Ivanov | Alex Yermolinsky | 1-0 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | Parnu |
| Jan 1981 | Alexander Ivanov | Alex Yermolinsky | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-URS Young Masters 14 |
| Mar 1979 | Alexander Ivanov | Alex Yermolinsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | Tbilisi Team |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Ivanov and Alex Yermolinsky?
In 21 recorded games, Alexander Ivanov has 4 wins, Alex Yermolinsky has 9 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Alexander Ivanov and Alex Yermolinsky played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Mar 1979 to Dec 2008.
What openings do Alexander Ivanov and Alex Yermolinsky play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (6 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.