Evgeny Postny vs Avigdor Bykhovsky
GM Evgeny Postny (2528) · GM Avigdor Bykhovsky (2297)
Evgeny Postny and Avigdor Bykhovsky have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 1998 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Postny leads 6 wins to 1, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Rat Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Postny | Draws | Bykhovsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postny with White | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Bykhovsky with White | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Postny | Draws | Bykhovsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Classical | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Postny | Draws | Bykhovsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D44 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Evgeny Postny | Avigdor Bykhovsky | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | TCh-ISR GpA |
| Apr 2021 | Evgeny Postny | Avigdor Bykhovsky | 1-0 | Indian Defense | C'Chartres Blitz Open April |
| Feb 2021 | Evgeny Postny | Avigdor Bykhovsky | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz |
| Aug 2020 | Evgeny Postny | Avigdor Bykhovsky | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-PNWCC Online Blitz |
| Jun 2020 | Avigdor Bykhovsky | Evgeny Postny | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 15th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
| Jun 2020 | Evgeny Postny | Avigdor Bykhovsky | 1-0 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 14th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Jun 2020 | Evgeny Postny | Avigdor Bykhovsky | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | PNWCC Online blitz JP 13th |
| May 2010 | Evgeny Postny | Avigdor Bykhovsky | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-ISR |
| Nov 2006 | Evgeny Postny | Avigdor Bykhovsky | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann 10th |
| Aug 2006 | Avigdor Bykhovsky | Evgeny Postny | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Dresden ZMD Open |
| Mar 2000 | Avigdor Bykhovsky | Evgeny Postny | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | Tel Aviv int |
| Dec 1998 | Evgeny Postny | Avigdor Bykhovsky | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Tel Aviv Autumn Int |
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What is the head-to-head score between Evgeny Postny and Avigdor Bykhovsky?
In 12 recorded games, Evgeny Postny has 6 wins, Avigdor Bykhovsky has 1 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Evgeny Postny and Avigdor Bykhovsky played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Dec 1998 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Evgeny Postny and Avigdor Bykhovsky play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Rat Defense (1 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.