Aram Hakobyan vs Andrey Esipenko
GM Aram Hakobyan (2638) · GM Andrey Esipenko (2678)
Aram Hakobyan and Andrey Esipenko have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2013 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Hakobyan leads 3 wins to 3, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hakobyan | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hakobyan with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Esipenko with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hakobyan | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hakobyan | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Aram Hakobyan | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | World Blitz 2025 |
| May 2025 | Aram Hakobyan | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chess.com Classic Play-In |
| Aug 2022 | Andrey Esipenko | Aram Hakobyan | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Aram Hakobyan | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk11 Swiss |
| Aug 2020 | Andrey Esipenko | Aram Hakobyan | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-PNWCC Online Blitz |
| Dec 2018 | Andrey Esipenko | Aram Hakobyan | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2016 | Aram Hakobyan | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | World ol U16 |
| Oct 2015 | Andrey Esipenko | Aram Hakobyan | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Wch U14 |
| Sep 2015 | Aram Hakobyan | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 25th ch-EU U14 |
| Dec 2013 | Andrey Esipenko | Aram Hakobyan | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Wch U12 |
| Oct 2013 | Aram Hakobyan | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Catalan | 23rd ch-EU U12 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aram Hakobyan and Andrey Esipenko?
In 11 recorded games, Aram Hakobyan has 3 wins, Andrey Esipenko has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Aram Hakobyan and Andrey Esipenko played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 2013 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Aram Hakobyan and Andrey Esipenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Slav Setup (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.