Alexander Ivanov vs Joshua Friedel
GM Alexander Ivanov (2369) · GM Joshua Friedel (2544)
Alexander Ivanov and Joshua Friedel have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1999 and the most recent in Aug 2009. Ivanov leads 8 wins to 1, with 4 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ivanov | Draws | Friedel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivanov with White | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Friedel with White | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ivanov | Draws | Friedel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ivanov | Draws | Friedel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B63 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Alexander Ivanov | Joshua Friedel | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | American Continental 06th Playoff |
| May 2008 | Alexander Ivanov | Joshua Friedel | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-USA |
| Mar 2008 | Alexander Ivanov | Joshua Friedel | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10th Foxwoods Open |
| Jul 2007 | Alexander Ivanov | Joshua Friedel | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 35th World Open |
| Sep 2005 | Alexander Ivanov | Joshua Friedel | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 65th New England Open |
| Nov 2004 | Alexander Ivanov | Joshua Friedel | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-USA |
| Jun 2004 | Alexander Ivanov | Joshua Friedel | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Vermont CCA/ICC Open |
| May 2003 | Alexander Ivanov | Joshua Friedel | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Northeast Spring Getaway |
| Oct 2002 | Joshua Friedel | Alexander Ivanov | 0-1 | Modern Defense | David Lees Memorial |
| Jul 2002 | Alexander Ivanov | Joshua Friedel | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 52nd New Hampshire Open |
| Feb 2000 | Joshua Friedel | Alexander Ivanov | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 24th Queen City Open |
| Oct 1999 | Alexander Ivanov | Joshua Friedel | 1-0 | Sicilian | 66th Greater Boston Open |
| Jan 1999 | Alexander Ivanov | Joshua Friedel | 1-0 | Sicilian | Queen City Open 23rd |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Ivanov and Joshua Friedel?
In 13 recorded games, Alexander Ivanov has 8 wins, Joshua Friedel has 1 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Alexander Ivanov and Joshua Friedel played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 1999 to Aug 2009.
What openings do Alexander Ivanov and Joshua Friedel play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.