Frederik Svane vs Ihor Samunenkov
GM Frederik Svane (2655) · GM Ihor Samunenkov (2616)
Frederik Svane and Ihor Samunenkov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2021 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Svane leads 6 wins to 1, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Pirc Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Svane | Draws | Samunenkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svane with White | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Samunenkov with White | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Svane | Draws | Samunenkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Svane | Draws | Samunenkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Frederik Svane | Ihor Samunenkov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 25th European Teams |
| Jun 2025 | Ihor Samunenkov | Frederik Svane | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | TCh-POL Ekstraliga 2025 |
| Sep 2024 | Igor Samunenkov | Frederik Svane | 0-1 | Catalan | Julius Baer GenCup Pl/In |
| Sep 2024 | Ihor Samunenkov | Frederik Svane | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Igor Samunenkov | Frederik Svane | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2023 | Igor Samunenkov | Frederik Svane | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-AUT 2324 |
| Jun 2023 | Frederik Svane | Igor Samunenkov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 50th Dortmund Sparkassen Open |
| Oct 2022 | Igor Samunenkov | Frederik Svane | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 59th Wch U20 |
| Jun 2022 | Igor Samunenkov | Frederik Svane | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2022 | Igor Samunenkov | Frederik Svane | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2021 | Igor Samunenkov | Frederik Svane | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Frederik Svane and Ihor Samunenkov?
In 11 recorded games, Frederik Svane has 6 wins, Ihor Samunenkov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Frederik Svane and Ihor Samunenkov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Feb 2021 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Frederik Svane and Ihor Samunenkov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Pirc Defense (1 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Classical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.