Francisco Vallejo Pons vs Vasyl Ivanchuk
GM Francisco Vallejo Pons (2644) · GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (2628)
Francisco Vallejo Pons and Vasyl Ivanchuk have played 25 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2002 and the most recent in Aug 2025. Pons leads 2 wins to 11 - trailing overall, with 12 draws (52% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pons | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pons with White | 11 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| Ivanchuk with White | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pons | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Rapid | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pons | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B45 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Vasyl Ivanchuk | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | TCh-ESP Div Honor 2025 |
| Oct 2024 | Vasyl Ivanchuk | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Sicilian | TCh-ESP Div Honor 2024 |
| Nov 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Ayelen Invitational |
| Aug 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Online Olympiad Div Top B |
| Dec 2017 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2015 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Wch Rapid |
| May 2014 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Capablanca Memorial Elite 49th |
| May 2014 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Capablanca Memorial Elite 49th |
| Sep 2012 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Olympiad-40 |
| Dec 2011 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Oct 2011 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | English Opening | 4th Grand Slam Final |
| Sep 2011 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4th Grand Slam Final |
| Dec 2010 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 53rd Reggio Emilia |
| Mar 2007 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | 16th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2007 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2006 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2006 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 15th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2006 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 23rd Morelia/Linares |
| Feb 2006 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 23rd Morelia/Linares |
| Mar 2005 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2005 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 14th Amber Rapid |
| Apr 2004 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13th Amber Blindfold |
| Apr 2004 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 13th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2002 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Sicilian | 19th Linares |
| Feb 2002 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 19th Linares |
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What is the head-to-head score between Francisco Vallejo Pons and Vasyl Ivanchuk?
In 25 recorded games, Francisco Vallejo Pons has 2 wins, Vasyl Ivanchuk has 11 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Francisco Vallejo Pons and Vasyl Ivanchuk played each other?
Our database records 25 games between them, from Feb 2002 to Aug 2025.
What openings do Francisco Vallejo Pons and Vasyl Ivanchuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.