Andrey Esipenko vs Gukesh D
GM Andrey Esipenko (2678) · GM Gukesh D (2717)
Andrey Esipenko and Gukesh D have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2021 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Esipenko leads 4 wins to 4, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Esipenko | Draws | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esipenko with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| D with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Esipenko | Draws | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Esipenko | Draws | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Gukesh D | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | World Rapid 2025 |
| Aug 2023 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Colle System | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Andrey Esipenko | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Andrey Esipenko | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE World Cup |
| Feb 2023 | Andrey Esipenko | Dommaraju Gukesh | 0-1 | Catalan | Duesseldorf WR Masters |
| Aug 2022 | Andrey Esipenko | Dommaraju Gukesh | 0-1 | Catalan | chT-TUR |
| Jul 2022 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 55th Biel |
| Jul 2022 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 55th Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Andrey Esipenko | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 55th Biel Rapid |
| Mar 2021 | Andrey Esipenko | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1-0 | Indian Defense | EU-Cup Online Gr-C |
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What is the head-to-head score between Andrey Esipenko and Gukesh D?
In 11 recorded games, Andrey Esipenko has 4 wins, Gukesh D has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Andrey Esipenko and Gukesh D played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Mar 2021 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Andrey Esipenko and Gukesh D play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.