Andrey Esipenko vs Alexander Donchenko
GM Andrey Esipenko (2680) · GM Alexander Donchenko (2633)
Andrey Esipenko and Alexander Donchenko have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2021 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Esipenko leads 6 wins to 1, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Esipenko | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esipenko with White | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Donchenko with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Esipenko | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Esipenko | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Andrey Esipenko | Alexander Donchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Andrey Esipenko | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Alexander Donchenko | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Chess.com Open PlayIn3 |
| Jun 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Alexander Donchenko | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | chT-FRA Top 16 GpB |
| Apr 2022 | Andrey Esipenko | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Jan 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | English Opening | 83rd Tata Steel Masters |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Andrey Esipenko and Alexander Donchenko?
In 10 recorded games, Andrey Esipenko has 6 wins, Alexander Donchenko has 1 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Andrey Esipenko and Alexander Donchenko played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 2021 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Andrey Esipenko and Alexander Donchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.