Andrey Esipenko vs Rudik Makarian
GM Andrey Esipenko (2678) · GM Rudik Makarian (2543)
Andrey Esipenko and Rudik Makarian have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2020 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Esipenko leads 9 wins to 4, with 1 draws (93% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Esipenko | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esipenko with White | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Makarian with White | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Esipenko | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Classical | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Esipenko | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Rudik Makarian | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Chess.com Open PlayIn2 |
| Mar 2026 | Andrey Esipenko | Rudik Makarian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Aeroflot Open A 2026 |
| Oct 2025 | Rudik Makarian | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Italian Game | TCh-TUR Super League |
| Mar 2025 | Rudik Makarian | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | New Year Festival Blitz |
| Nov 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-RUS 77th |
| Dec 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Catalan | Wch Blitz |
| May 2021 | Rudik Makarian | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 28th chT-RUS |
| Feb 2021 | Andrey Esipenko | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| Dec 2020 | Andrey Esipenko | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2020 | Andrey Esipenko | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 27th chT-RUS |
| Nov 2020 | Rudik Makarian | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Andrey Esipenko and Rudik Makarian?
In 14 recorded games, Andrey Esipenko has 9 wins, Rudik Makarian has 4 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Andrey Esipenko and Rudik Makarian played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Nov 2020 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Andrey Esipenko and Rudik Makarian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the Italian Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.