Andrey Esipenko vs Aleksey Grebnev
GM Andrey Esipenko (2680) · GM Aleksey Grebnev (2614)
Andrey Esipenko and Aleksey Grebnev have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2024 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Esipenko leads 1 wins to 1, with 8 draws (20% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Esipenko | Draws | Grebnev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esipenko with White | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Grebnev with White | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Esipenko | Draws | Grebnev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Esipenko | Draws | Grebnev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Aleksey Grebnev | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Superfinal 2026 (m) |
| Nov 2025 | Aleksey Grebnev | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Aleksey Grebnev | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2025 | Aleksey Grebnev | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Aleksey Grebnev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Mar 2025 | Aleksey Grebnev | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Aleksey Grebnev | 0-1 | Sicilian | New Year Festival Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Aleksey Grebnev | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Julius Baer GenCup Pl/In |
| Aug 2024 | Aleksey Grebnev | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-RUS 2024 77th |
| Aug 2024 | Aleksey Grebnev | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-RUS 77th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Andrey Esipenko and Aleksey Grebnev?
In 10 recorded games, Andrey Esipenko has 1 wins, Aleksey Grebnev has 1 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Andrey Esipenko and Aleksey Grebnev played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 2024 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Andrey Esipenko and Aleksey Grebnev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (3 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.