Francisco Vallejo Pons vs Ernesto Inarkiev
GM Francisco Vallejo Pons (2644) · GM Ernesto Inarkiev (2641)
Francisco Vallejo Pons and Ernesto Inarkiev have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2007 and the most recent in Dec 2023. Pons leads 1 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Winawer Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pons | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pons with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Inarkiev with White | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pons | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pons | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | English Opening | Moscow Chess Stars 3.0 Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Moscow Chess Stars 3.0 Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Italian Game | Moscow Chess Stars 3.0 Rapid |
| Oct 2022 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Krasnogorsk Crocus Rapid |
| Dec 2017 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2017 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Palma de Mallorca FIDE GP |
| May 2017 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Moscow FIDE GP |
| Mar 2012 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | 13th EU-ch |
| Nov 2007 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2007 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | FIDE World Cup |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Francisco Vallejo Pons and Ernesto Inarkiev?
In 10 recorded games, Francisco Vallejo Pons has 1 wins, Ernesto Inarkiev has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Francisco Vallejo Pons and Ernesto Inarkiev played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Nov 2007 to Dec 2023.
What openings do Francisco Vallejo Pons and Ernesto Inarkiev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Winawer Variation (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.