Denis Lazavik vs Andrey Esipenko
GM Denis Lazavik (2621) · GM Andrey Esipenko (2678)
Denis Lazavik and Andrey Esipenko have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2019 and the most recent in May 2026. Lazavik leads 7 wins to 7, with 8 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Colle System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Lazavik | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lazavik with White | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Esipenko with White | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Lazavik | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Lazavik | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tuesday |
| Mar 2026 | Andrey Esipenko | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Andrey Esipenko | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Italian Game | TCh-RUS Blitz 2024 |
| Jul 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | Chess.com Play In Match Div 1 |
| May 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | Chess.com Play In Match Div 1 |
| May 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chess.com Play In Match Div 1 |
| May 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | London System | Chess.com Play In Match Div 1 |
| May 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Chess.com Play In Match Div 1 |
| May 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 31st chT-RUS |
| Sep 2023 | Denis Lazavik | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Denis Lazavik | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Denis Lazavik | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Denis Lazavik | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Andrey Esipenko | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Denis Lazavik | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2019 | Denis Lazavik | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-EU blitz |
| Dec 2019 | Andrey Esipenko | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-EU blitz |
| Dec 2019 | Denis Lazavik | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-EU rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Denis Lazavik and Andrey Esipenko?
In 22 recorded games, Denis Lazavik has 7 wins, Andrey Esipenko has 7 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Denis Lazavik and Andrey Esipenko played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Dec 2019 to May 2026.
What openings do Denis Lazavik and Andrey Esipenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Colle System (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.