Gata Kamsky vs Andrey Esipenko
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Andrey Esipenko (2678)
Gata Kamsky and Andrey Esipenko have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2018 and the most recent in Nov 2024. Kamsky leads 3 wins to 3, with 9 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Esipenko with White | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | G Kamsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | G Kamsky | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Sicilian | Julius Baer GenCup D3 W |
| Sep 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Italian Game | Julius Baer GenCup D3 W |
| Sep 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Julius Baer GenCup D3 W |
| Sep 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Julius Baer GenCup D3 W |
| Aug 2023 | Andrey Esipenko | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | Speed Chess Q2 Sw |
| Jul 2022 | Andrey Esipenko | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 55th Biel |
| Jul 2022 | Andrey Esipenko | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 55th Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 55th Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 55th Biel Rapid |
| Jun 2022 | Andrey Esipenko | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-FRA Top 16 Gp Haute |
| Apr 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2018 | Andrey Esipenko | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-RUS 25th |
| Feb 2018 | Andrey Esipenko | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 17th Aeroflot Open A |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Andrey Esipenko?
In 15 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 3 wins, Andrey Esipenko has 3 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Andrey Esipenko played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Feb 2018 to Nov 2024.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Andrey Esipenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.