Boris Kantsler vs Avigdor Bykhovsky
GM Boris Kantsler (2333) · GM Avigdor Bykhovsky (2297)
Boris Kantsler and Avigdor Bykhovsky have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1996 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Kantsler leads 0 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (30% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Pawn Game (3 games). The average game between them lasted 28 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kantsler | Draws | Bykhovsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kantsler with White | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bykhovsky with White | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kantsler | Draws | Bykhovsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kantsler | Draws | Bykhovsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Avigdor Bykhovsky | Boris Kantsler | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | TCh-ISR GpA |
| Jul 2007 | Boris Kantsler | Avigdor Bykhovsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Lichtenstein Memorial |
| Apr 1999 | Avigdor Bykhovsky | Boris Kantsler | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15th Czerniak Memorial |
| Sep 1998 | Avigdor Bykhovsky | Boris Kantsler | 1-0 | King's Pawn Game | Herzliya |
| Dec 1997 | Avigdor Bykhovsky | Boris Kantsler | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Rishon Le Ziyyon 9798 |
| Jan 1996 | Boris Kantsler | Avigdor Bykhovsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Tel Aviv ASA |
| Jan 1996 | Avigdor Bykhovsky | Boris Kantsler | 1-0 | King's Pawn Game | 12th Czerniak Memorial |
| Jan 1996 | Avigdor Bykhovsky | Boris Kantsler | 1-0 | King's Pawn Game | Beersheba |
| Jan 1996 | Boris Kantsler | Avigdor Bykhovsky | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Petah Tikva |
| Jan 1996 | Boris Kantsler | Avigdor Bykhovsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-ISR |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Boris Kantsler and Avigdor Bykhovsky?
In 10 recorded games, Boris Kantsler has 0 wins, Avigdor Bykhovsky has 3 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Boris Kantsler and Avigdor Bykhovsky played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1996 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Boris Kantsler and Avigdor Bykhovsky play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Pawn Game (3 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.