Andrew Tang vs Andrey Esipenko
GM Andrew Tang (2551) · GM Andrey Esipenko (2680)
Andrew Tang and Andrey Esipenko have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2018 and the most recent in May 2026. Tang leads 6 wins to 4, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (3 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Tang | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tang with White | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Esipenko with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Tang | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Tang | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Andrew Tang | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | London System | DreamHack Atlanta 2026 | Group Stage A | Upper Bracket |
| May 2026 | Andrey Esipenko | Andrew Tang | 1-0 | Italian Game | DreamHack Atlanta 2026 | Group Stage A | Upper Bracket |
| Oct 2025 | Andrew Tang | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | London System | Comet Open Titled Winners |
| Oct 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Andrew Tang | 0-1 | Italian Game | Comet Open Titled Winners |
| Oct 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Andrew Tang | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Comet Open Titled Winners |
| Oct 2025 | Andrew Tang | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Comet Open Titled Winners |
| Sep 2025 | Andrew Tang | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2022 | Andrew Tang | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2020 | Andrey Esipenko | Andrew Tang | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Andrew Tang | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2019 | Andrew Tang | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Anti-Grünfeld | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2018 | Andrey Esipenko | Andrew Tang | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 57th Wch U20 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Andrew Tang and Andrey Esipenko?
In 12 recorded games, Andrew Tang has 6 wins, Andrey Esipenko has 4 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Andrew Tang and Andrey Esipenko played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Sep 2018 to May 2026.
What openings do Andrew Tang and Andrey Esipenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (3 games), followed by the Italian Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.