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Andrey Esipenko vs Matthias Bluebaum

GM Andrey Esipenko (2678) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2694)

5
Esipenko wins
5
draws
3
Bluebaum wins
13
games

Andrey Esipenko and Matthias Bluebaum have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2016 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Esipenko leads 5 wins to 3, with 5 draws (62% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesEsipenkoDrawsBluebaum
Esipenko with White6222
Bluebaum with White7331

Results by time format

FormatGamesEsipenkoDrawsBluebaum
Blitz9522
Classical4031

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesEsipenkoDrawsBluebaum
E46Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System2101
C42Petrov's Defense1010
D02Queen's Pawn Game1001
D05Indian Defense1010
D31Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense1100
D37Indian Defense1010
E12Queen's Indian Defense1010
E14Colle System1100

All games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Apr 2026Andrey EsipenkoMatthias Bluebaum1/2-1/2Petrov's DefenseFIDE Candidates 2026
Mar 2026Matthias BluebaumAndrey Esipenko1/2-1/2Indian DefenseFIDE Candidates 2026
Mar 2026Matthias BluebaumAndrey Esipenko0-1Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemChess.com Open PlayIn3
Dec 2025Andrey EsipenkoMatthias Bluebaum0-1Queen's Pawn Game2nd 3-0 Thursday
Sep 2025Matthias BluebaumAndrey Esipenko0-1Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox DefenseTitled Tue
Oct 2024Matthias BluebaumAndrey Esipenko1-0Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemTitled Tue Late
Sep 2024Andrey EsipenkoMatthias Bluebaum1/2-1/2Indian DefenseTitled Tue Late
Jul 2024Matthias BluebaumAndrey Esipenko0-1Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemTitled Tue Early
May 2024Matthias BluebaumAndrey Esipenko1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemChess.com Play In Match Div 1
May 2024Andrey EsipenkoMatthias Bluebaum1-0Colle SystemChess.com Play In Match Div 1
Jun 2020Andrey EsipenkoMatthias Bluebaum1-0Queen's Gambit DeclinedTitled Tue
Jun 2017Matthias BluebaumAndrey Esipenko1/2-1/2Queen's Indian Defense18th ch-EU
Mar 2016Andrey EsipenkoMatthias Bluebaum0-1Réti Opening15th Moscow Aeroflot Open A
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Andrey Esipenko and Matthias Bluebaum?

In 13 recorded games, Andrey Esipenko has 5 wins, Matthias Bluebaum has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.

How many times have Andrey Esipenko and Matthias Bluebaum played each other?

Our database records 13 games between them, from Mar 2016 to Apr 2026.

What openings do Andrey Esipenko and Matthias Bluebaum play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.