Gregory Kaidanov vs Jaan Ehlvest
GM Gregory Kaidanov (2492) · GM Jaan Ehlvest (2534)
Gregory Kaidanov and Jaan Ehlvest have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1985 and the most recent in Jul 2019. Kaidanov leads 2 wins to 1, with 8 draws (27% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kaidanov | Draws | Ehlvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaidanov with White | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Ehlvest with White | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kaidanov | Draws | Ehlvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kaidanov | Draws | Ehlvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B87 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Jaan Ehlvest | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | USA-ch Seniors 50 |
| May 2010 | Gregory Kaidanov | Jaan Ehlvest | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-USA |
| May 2009 | Gregory Kaidanov | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-USA |
| Aug 2003 | Jaan Ehlvest | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 104th US Open |
| Jan 1997 | Gregory Kaidanov | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | New York Open |
| Jan 1994 | Gregory Kaidanov | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | US National Open |
| Jan 1994 | Gregory Kaidanov | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | New York Open |
| Jan 1993 | Jaan Ehlvest | Gregory Kaidanov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Groningen PCA |
| Jan 1993 | Gregory Kaidanov | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | New York Hudson |
| Jan 1986 | Gregory Kaidanov | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | ch-URS FL54 |
| Jan 1985 | Gregory Kaidanov | Jaan Ehlvest | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-URS U26 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Gregory Kaidanov and Jaan Ehlvest?
In 11 recorded games, Gregory Kaidanov has 2 wins, Jaan Ehlvest has 1 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Gregory Kaidanov and Jaan Ehlvest played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1985 to Jul 2019.
What openings do Gregory Kaidanov and Jaan Ehlvest play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.