Alexander Ivanov vs Jaan Ehlvest
GM Alexander Ivanov (2369) · GM Jaan Ehlvest (2534)
Alexander Ivanov and Jaan Ehlvest have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1989 and the most recent in Apr 2011. Ivanov leads 1 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ivanov | Draws | Ehlvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivanov with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Ehlvest with White | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ivanov | Draws | Ehlvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ivanov | Draws | Ehlvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E26 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Alexander Ivanov | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-USA Gr-A |
| Jul 2009 | Alexander Ivanov | Jaan Ehlvest | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 37th World Open |
| Apr 2009 | Alexander Ivanov | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Foxwoods Open |
| Jul 2007 | Jaan Ehlvest | Alexander Ivanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4th American Continental |
| Apr 2007 | Alexander Ivanov | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9th Foxwoods Open |
| Dec 2006 | Jaan Ehlvest | Alexander Ivanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-New York Marshall CC 90th |
| Jul 2004 | Jaan Ehlvest | Alexander Ivanov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 32nd World Open |
| Jul 2000 | Alexander Ivanov | Jaan Ehlvest | 0-1 | Sicilian | Chesswise International Open |
| Jan 1990 | Alexander Ivanov | Jaan Ehlvest | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | New York Open |
| Jan 1989 | Jaan Ehlvest | Alexander Ivanov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | New York Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Ivanov and Jaan Ehlvest?
In 10 recorded games, Alexander Ivanov has 1 wins, Jaan Ehlvest has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Alexander Ivanov and Jaan Ehlvest played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1989 to Apr 2011.
What openings do Alexander Ivanov and Jaan Ehlvest play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.