Emil Sutovsky vs Vasyl Ivanchuk
GM Emil Sutovsky (2592) · GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (2628)
Emil Sutovsky and Vasyl Ivanchuk have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2001 and the most recent in Dec 2015. Sutovsky leads 1 wins to 11 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sutovsky | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutovsky with White | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| Ivanchuk with White | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sutovsky | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 1 | 6 | 9 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sutovsky | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B55 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Emil Sutovsky | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | ACP Masters Gp B |
| Oct 2015 | Emil Sutovsky | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 31st EU-Cup |
| Apr 2015 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Emil Sutovsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | 10th WchT |
| Jul 2012 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Emil Sutovsky | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Amsterdam ACP Golden Classic |
| Sep 2011 | Emil Sutovsky | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Modern Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Emil Sutovsky | 1-0 | English Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Emil Sutovsky | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Modern Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Emil Sutovsky | 0-1 | Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2011 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Emil Sutovsky | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 8th WchT |
| Oct 2007 | Emil Sutovsky | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 16th chT-EU |
| Jul 2007 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Emil Sutovsky | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 8th Montreal |
| Apr 2006 | Emil Sutovsky | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13th chT-RUS |
| Feb 2005 | Emil Sutovsky | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Sicilian | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| May 2003 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Emil Sutovsky | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 11th Sigeman & Co |
| Jun 2002 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Emil Sutovsky | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | FIDE GP |
| Jun 2002 | Emil Sutovsky | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | FIDE GP |
| Dec 2001 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Emil Sutovsky | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Dec 2001 | Emil Sutovsky | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Emil Sutovsky and Vasyl Ivanchuk?
In 18 recorded games, Emil Sutovsky has 1 wins, Vasyl Ivanchuk has 11 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Emil Sutovsky and Vasyl Ivanchuk played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Dec 2001 to Dec 2015.
What openings do Emil Sutovsky and Vasyl Ivanchuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.