Igor Lysyj vs Ernesto Inarkiev
GM Igor Lysyj (2518) · GM Ernesto Inarkiev (2641)
Igor Lysyj and Ernesto Inarkiev have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2008 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Lysyj leads 4 wins to 2, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Lysyj | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lysyj with White | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Inarkiev with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Lysyj | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Lysyj | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Ernesto Inarkiev | I Lysyj | 1/2-1/2 | London System | TCh-RUS Rapid 2025 |
| Oct 2019 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Igor Lysyj | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | chT1A-CRO 28th |
| Jul 2018 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Igor Lysyj | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 71st ch-RUS Higher League |
| Feb 2017 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Igor Lysyj | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 16th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Sep 2015 | Igor Lysyj | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 16th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Feb 2015 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Igor Lysyj | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Moscow Open A |
| Jun 2014 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Igor Lysyj | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 67th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Feb 2012 | Igor Lysyj | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Moscow Open A |
| Mar 2010 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Igor Lysyj | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | 11th ch-EU |
| Sep 2009 | Igor Lysyj | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 62nd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Apr 2008 | Igor Lysyj | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | chT-RUS |
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What is the head-to-head score between Igor Lysyj and Ernesto Inarkiev?
In 11 recorded games, Igor Lysyj has 4 wins, Ernesto Inarkiev has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Igor Lysyj and Ernesto Inarkiev played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Apr 2008 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Igor Lysyj and Ernesto Inarkiev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense (1 games), followed by the French: Classical Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.