Andrey Esipenko vs Matthias Bluebaum
GM Andrey Esipenko (2678) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2694)
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
| Split | Games | Esipenko | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esipenko with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Bluebaum with White | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Esipenko | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Esipenko | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E14 | Colle System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Andrey Esipenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE Candidates 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE Candidates 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Open PlayIn3 |
| Dec 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Sep 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Play In Match Div 1 |
| May 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Colle System | Chess.com Play In Match Div 1 |
| Jun 2020 | Andrey Esipenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2017 | Matthias Bluebaum | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18th ch-EU |
| Mar 2016 | Andrey Esipenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 15th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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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.