Andrey Esipenko vs Alexander Rakhmanov
GM Andrey Esipenko (2678) · Alexander Rakhmanov
Andrey Esipenko and Alexander Rakhmanov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2017 and the most recent in May 2024. Esipenko leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (46% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Esipenko | Draws | Rakhmanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esipenko with White | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Rakhmanov with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Esipenko | Draws | Rakhmanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Esipenko | Draws | Rakhmanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| May 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Alexander Rakhmanov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| May 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| May 2024 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| Dec 2023 | Andrey Esipenko | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2022 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 75th ch-RUS |
| Oct 2021 | Andrey Esipenko | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | ch-RUS 74th |
| Aug 2021 | Andrey Esipenko | Alexander Rakhmanov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Aug 2021 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Nov 2019 | Andrey Esipenko | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 35th EU-Cup |
| May 2019 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 26th chT-RUS |
| Jul 2017 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | 70th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Apr 2017 | Andrey Esipenko | Alexander Rakhmanov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 6th Zuerich Chess Challenge Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Andrey Esipenko and Alexander Rakhmanov?
In 13 recorded games, Andrey Esipenko has 2 wins, Alexander Rakhmanov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Andrey Esipenko and Alexander Rakhmanov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Apr 2017 to May 2024.
What openings do Andrey Esipenko and Alexander Rakhmanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.