Alexander Ivanov vs Gregory Kaidanov
GM Alexander Ivanov (2369) · GM Gregory Kaidanov (2492)
Alexander Ivanov and Gregory Kaidanov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1990 and the most recent in Nov 2011. Ivanov leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ivanov | Draws | Kaidanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivanov with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Kaidanov with White | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ivanov | Draws | Kaidanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ivanov | Draws | Kaidanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B69 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Alexander Ivanov | Gregory Kaidanov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20th Kings Island Open |
| May 2007 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Ivanov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Classical | ch-USA |
| Mar 2006 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Ivanov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-USA GpB |
| Feb 2004 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Ivanov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Aug 2003 | Alexander Ivanov | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2nd American Continental |
| Jan 2003 | Alexander Ivanov | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | ch-USA |
| Sep 2000 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Ivanov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-USA |
| Aug 1999 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Ivanov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-USA Gr-B |
| Jan 1996 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Ivanov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-USA |
| Jan 1995 | Alexander Ivanov | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | ch-USA |
| Jan 1994 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Ivanov | 1-0 | Italian Game | ch-USA |
| Jan 1993 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Ivanov | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | US Open-94 |
| Jan 1993 | Alexander Ivanov | Gregory Kaidanov | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Jan 1990 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Ivanov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | New York Manhattan |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Ivanov and Gregory Kaidanov?
In 14 recorded games, Alexander Ivanov has 3 wins, Gregory Kaidanov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Alexander Ivanov and Gregory Kaidanov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 1990 to Nov 2011.
What openings do Alexander Ivanov and Gregory Kaidanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games), followed by the Catalan (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.