Artyom Timofeev vs Andrey Esipenko
GM Artyom Timofeev (2511) · GM Andrey Esipenko (2678)
Artyom Timofeev and Andrey Esipenko have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2014 and the most recent in Mar 2025. Timofeev leads 2 wins to 1, with 7 draws (30% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Timofeev | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timofeev with White | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Esipenko with White | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Timofeev | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Timofeev | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D26 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Artyom Timofeev | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Artyom Timofeev | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-RUS 77th |
| Oct 2023 | Andrey Esipenko | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS 76th |
| Apr 2022 | Artyom Timofeev | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Three Knights Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2021 | Andrey Esipenko | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | EU-Cup Online Final |
| May 2019 | Artyom Timofeev | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 26th chT-RUS |
| May 2017 | Artyom Timofeev | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 24th chT-RUS |
| Jan 2017 | Artyom Timofeev | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Dvorkovich Memorial Open |
| Jan 2016 | Artyom Timofeev | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Dvorkovich Memorial Open |
| Jul 2014 | Andrey Esipenko | Artyom Timofeev | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | 4th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Artyom Timofeev and Andrey Esipenko?
In 10 recorded games, Artyom Timofeev has 2 wins, Andrey Esipenko has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Artyom Timofeev and Andrey Esipenko played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jul 2014 to Mar 2025.
What openings do Artyom Timofeev and Andrey Esipenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.