Alexander Kovchan vs Volodymyr Onyshchuk
GM Alexander Kovchan (2445) · GM Volodymyr Onyshchuk (2617)
Alexander Kovchan and Volodymyr Onyshchuk have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2007 and the most recent in Nov 2020. Kovchan leads 2 wins to 1, with 8 draws (27% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Pirc Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 21 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kovchan | Draws | Onyshchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kovchan with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Onyshchuk with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kovchan | Draws | Onyshchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kovchan | Draws | Onyshchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | Alexander Kovchan | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 89th UKR-ch Open |
| Dec 2017 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | Alexander Kovchan | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-UKR 86th |
| Feb 2015 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | Alexander Kovchan | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Rapid |
| May 2014 | Alexander Kovchan | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | 33rd Zalakaros Open |
| Jan 2014 | Alexander Kovchan | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Dvorkovich Memorial Open |
| Nov 2011 | Alexander Kovchan | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Kharkov Femida |
| Feb 2011 | Alexander Kovchan | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Kharkov Rector Cup |
| Nov 2008 | Alexander Kovchan | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 5th Kharkov |
| Feb 2008 | Alexander Kovchan | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 10th Kharkov Rector Cup |
| Oct 2007 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | Alexander Kovchan | 0-1 | Sicilian | Kharkov Open |
| Mar 2007 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | Alexander Kovchan | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9th Kharkov Rector Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Kovchan and Volodymyr Onyshchuk?
In 11 recorded games, Alexander Kovchan has 2 wins, Volodymyr Onyshchuk has 1 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Alexander Kovchan and Volodymyr Onyshchuk played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Mar 2007 to Nov 2020.
What openings do Alexander Kovchan and Volodymyr Onyshchuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Pirc Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.