Gata Kamsky vs Alexander Ivanov
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Alexander Ivanov (2369)
Gata Kamsky and Alexander Ivanov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1989 and the most recent in Sep 2014. Kamsky leads 4 wins to 0, with 7 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Ivanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Ivanov with White | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Ivanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Ivanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Gata Kamsky | Alexander Ivanov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | USA tt |
| Sep 2014 | Alexander Ivanov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | USA tt |
| Apr 2011 | Alexander Ivanov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | ch-USA Gr-A |
| Jul 2009 | Gata Kamsky | Alexander Ivanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 37th World Open |
| Jun 2005 | Alexander Ivanov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 33rd World Open |
| Jan 1993 | Alexander Ivanov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Jan 1991 | Alexander Ivanov | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | USA-ch m |
| Jan 1991 | Gata Kamsky | Alexander Ivanov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | USA-ch m |
| Jan 1989 | Alexander Ivanov | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Sicilian | New York Exhibition |
| Jan 1989 | Gata Kamsky | Alexander Ivanov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | New York Exhibition |
| Jan 1989 | Alexander Ivanov | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | World Open Act |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Alexander Ivanov?
In 11 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 4 wins, Alexander Ivanov has 0 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Alexander Ivanov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1989 to Sep 2014.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Alexander Ivanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (1 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.