Etienne Bacrot vs Ivan Cheparinov
GM Etienne Bacrot (2619) · GM Ivan Cheparinov (2631)
Etienne Bacrot and Ivan Cheparinov have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2007 and the most recent in Aug 2025. Bacrot leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (33% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Cheparinov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacrot with White | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Cheparinov with White | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Cheparinov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Cheparinov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D76 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | E Bacrot | Ivan Cheparinov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | TCh-ESP Div 1 |
| Sep 2023 | Etienne Bacrot | Ivan Cheparinov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Oct 2020 | Ivan Cheparinov | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Capechecs Online Trophy-B |
| Oct 2020 | Etienne Bacrot | Ivan Cheparinov | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | Capechecs Online Trophy-B |
| Sep 2020 | Ivan Cheparinov | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Nov 2019 | Ivan Cheparinov | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Zagreb Peace |
| Oct 2019 | Ivan Cheparinov | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Indian Defense | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Nov 2018 | Ivan Cheparinov | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Zagreb Peace |
| Sep 2016 | Ivan Cheparinov | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-ESP Div Honor |
| Jun 2014 | Etienne Bacrot | Ivan Cheparinov | 1-0 | English Opening | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2009 | Etienne Bacrot | Ivan Cheparinov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Jermuk FIDE GP |
| Dec 2008 | Ivan Cheparinov | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Elista FIDE GP |
| Apr 2008 | Ivan Cheparinov | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Baku FIDE GP |
| Jan 2008 | Etienne Bacrot | Ivan Cheparinov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Corus B |
| Nov 2007 | Etienne Bacrot | Ivan Cheparinov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 16th chT-EU |
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What is the head-to-head score between Etienne Bacrot and Ivan Cheparinov?
In 15 recorded games, Etienne Bacrot has 2 wins, Ivan Cheparinov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Etienne Bacrot and Ivan Cheparinov played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Nov 2007 to Aug 2025.
What openings do Etienne Bacrot and Ivan Cheparinov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Catalan (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.