Elshan Moradiabadi vs Illya Nyzhnyk
GM Elshan Moradiabadi (2477) · GM Illya Nyzhnyk (2527)
Elshan Moradiabadi and Illya Nyzhnyk have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2006 and the most recent in Jun 2024. Moradiabadi leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Moradiabadi | Draws | Nyzhnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moradiabadi with White | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Nyzhnyk with White | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Moradiabadi | Draws | Nyzhnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Moradiabadi | Draws | Nyzhnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Elshan Moradiabadi | 1-0 | Catalan | Las Vegas National Open |
| Mar 2023 | Elshan Moradiabadi | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Saint Louis Super Swiss |
| Aug 2022 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Elshan Moradiabadi | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 122nd US Open |
| Aug 2019 | Elshan Moradiabadi | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | US Open |
| Aug 2018 | Elshan Moradiabadi | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | US Open-119 |
| Jun 2018 | Elshan Moradiabadi | Illya Nyzhnyk | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Las Vegas National Open |
| Dec 2016 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Elshan Moradiabadi | 1-0 | Indian Defense | chT-Pan American Intercollegiate |
| Apr 2016 | Elshan Moradiabadi | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-USA College Final |
| Dec 2015 | Elshan Moradiabadi | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | chT-Pan American Intercollegiate |
| Dec 2006 | Elshan Moradiabadi | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1-0 | Sicilian | 178th Champions Challenge |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Elshan Moradiabadi and Illya Nyzhnyk?
In 10 recorded games, Elshan Moradiabadi has 2 wins, Illya Nyzhnyk has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Elshan Moradiabadi and Illya Nyzhnyk played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2006 to Jun 2024.
What openings do Elshan Moradiabadi and Illya Nyzhnyk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the Slav Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.