Gata Kamsky vs Vasyl Ivanchuk
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (2628)
19
Kamsky wins
36
draws
20
Ivanchuk wins
75
games
Gata Kamsky and Vasyl Ivanchuk have played 75 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 1990 and the most recent in Dec 2021. Kamsky leads 19 wins to 20 - trailing overall, with 36 draws (52% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 40 | 14 | 16 | 10 |
| Ivanchuk with White | 35 | 5 | 20 | 10 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 41 | 9 | 23 | 9 |
| Blitz | 29 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 75 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Gata Kamsky | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2021 | Gata Kamsky | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | London System | Djerba Blitz Masters KO |
| Dec 2021 | Gata Kamsky | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Djerba Blitz Masters KO |
| Dec 2021 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Djerba Blitz Masters KO |
| Dec 2021 | Gata Kamsky | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Djerba Blitz Masters |
| Aug 2021 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Kamsky-Ivanchuk Blitz Match |
| Jun 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | Kamsky-Ivanchuk Blitz Match |
| Jun 2020 | Gata Kamsky | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Kamsky-Ivanchuk Blitz Match |
| Jun 2020 | Gata Kamsky | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Kamsky-Ivanchuk Blitz Match |
| Jun 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Kamsky-Ivanchuk Blitz Match |
| Jun 2020 | Gata Kamsky | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Kamsky-Ivanchuk Blitz Match |
| Jun 2020 | Gata Kamsky | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Kamsky-Ivanchuk Blitz Match |
| Jun 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Kamsky-Ivanchuk Blitz Match |
| Jun 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Kamsky-Ivanchuk Blitz Match |
| Jun 2020 | Gata Kamsky | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Kamsky-Ivanchuk Blitz Match |
| Jun 2020 | Gata Kamsky | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Kamsky-Ivanchuk Blitz Match |
| Jun 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Kamsky-Ivanchuk Blitz Match |
| Jun 2020 | Gata Kamsky | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Kamsky-Ivanchuk Blitz Match |
| Jun 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Kamsky-Ivanchuk Blitz Match |
| Jun 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Kamsky-Ivanchuk Blitz Match |
| Feb 2014 | Gata Kamsky | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 12th Gibraltar Masters |
| Dec 2013 | Gata Kamsky | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2013 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2013 | Gata Kamsky | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Gata Kamsky | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Philidor | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Jul 2013 | Gata Kamsky | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Beijing FIDE GP |
| May 2013 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | Thessaloniki FIDE GP |
| Apr 2013 | Gata Kamsky | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | chT-RUS 20th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Vasyl Ivanchuk?
In 75 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 19 wins, Vasyl Ivanchuk has 20 wins, and they have drawn 36 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Vasyl Ivanchuk played each other?
Our database records 75 games between them, from Sep 1990 to Dec 2021.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Vasyl Ivanchuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.