Arkadij Naiditsch vs Vasyl Ivanchuk
GM Arkadij Naiditsch (2574) · GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (2628)
Arkadij Naiditsch and Vasyl Ivanchuk have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2004 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Naiditsch leads 1 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naiditsch with White | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Ivanchuk with White | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Vasyl Ivanchuk | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | Matches 11+ |
| Jul 2017 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 08th Danzhou |
| Mar 2016 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Vladimir Petrov Memorial Open |
| Nov 2009 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2008 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Olympiad-38 |
| Jul 2008 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Dortmund SuperGM 36th |
| Aug 2007 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | English Opening | Mainz Ordix Open 14th |
| Jun 2005 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 6th ch-EU |
| Oct 2004 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20th EU-Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Arkadij Naiditsch and Vasyl Ivanchuk?
In 10 recorded games, Arkadij Naiditsch has 1 wins, Vasyl Ivanchuk has 5 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Arkadij Naiditsch and Vasyl Ivanchuk played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 2004 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Arkadij Naiditsch and Vasyl Ivanchuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.