Andrey Esipenko vs Raunak Sadhwani
GM Andrey Esipenko (2680) · GM Raunak Sadhwani (2640)
Andrey Esipenko and Raunak Sadhwani have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2018 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Esipenko leads 4 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Esipenko | Draws | Sadhwani |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esipenko with White | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Sadhwani with White | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Esipenko | Draws | Sadhwani |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Esipenko | Draws | Sadhwani |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Andrey Esipenko | Raunak Sadhwani | 0-1 | Italian Game | Chess Stars 6.0 Blitz |
| Jul 2026 | Raunak Sadhwani | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Chess Stars 6.0 Blitz |
| Jul 2026 | Raunak Sadhwani | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Chess Stars 6.0 Rapid |
| Mar 2025 | Raunak Sadhwani | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Andrey Esipenko | Raunak Sadhwani | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Speed Chess Q2 Sw |
| Jun 2023 | Raunak Sadhwani | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Global Chess League |
| Jun 2023 | Andrey Esipenko | Raunak Sadhwani | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Global Chess League |
| Jan 2023 | Raunak Sadhwani | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Raunak Sadhwani | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2022 | Raunak Sadhwani | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Italian Game | Julius Baer Challenge CCT |
| Nov 2020 | Andrey Esipenko | Raunak Sadhwani | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Raunak Sadhwani | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
| Jun 2020 | Raunak Sadhwani | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Aug 2019 | Raunak Sadhwani | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 26th Abu Dhabi Open |
| Jun 2018 | Andrey Esipenko | Raunak Sadhwani | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Andrey Esipenko and Raunak Sadhwani?
In 15 recorded games, Andrey Esipenko has 4 wins, Raunak Sadhwani has 6 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Andrey Esipenko and Raunak Sadhwani played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jun 2018 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Andrey Esipenko and Raunak Sadhwani play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (2 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.