Andrey Esipenko vs Praggnanandhaa R
GM Andrey Esipenko (2678) · GM Praggnanandhaa R (2750)
Andrey Esipenko and Praggnanandhaa R have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2019 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Esipenko leads 3 wins to 3, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Esipenko | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esipenko with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| R with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Esipenko | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Esipenko | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B69 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Andrey Esipenko | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | FIDE Candidates 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Praggnanandhaa R | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | FIDE Candidates 2026 |
| Jul 2025 | Praggnanandhaa R | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Esports World Cup LC Win |
| Jul 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Sicilian | Esports World Cup LC Win |
| Jun 2023 | Andrey Esipenko | Praggnanandhaa R | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Global Chess League |
| Jun 2023 | Praggnanandhaa R | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Global Chess League |
| Feb 2023 | Praggnanandhaa R | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Duesseldorf WR Masters |
| Feb 2022 | Andrey Esipenko | Praggnanandhaa R | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Airthings Masters Prelim |
| Jan 2022 | Praggnanandhaa R | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 84th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2019 | Andrey Esipenko | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Sicilian | 81st Tata Steel Challengers |
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What is the head-to-head score between Andrey Esipenko and Praggnanandhaa R?
In 10 recorded games, Andrey Esipenko has 3 wins, Praggnanandhaa R has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Andrey Esipenko and Praggnanandhaa R played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 2019 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Andrey Esipenko and Praggnanandhaa R play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.