Igor Lysyj vs Nikita Vitiugov
GM Igor Lysyj (2518) · GM Nikita Vitiugov (2666)
Igor Lysyj and Nikita Vitiugov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1997 and the most recent in Sep 2020. Lysyj leads 5 wins to 4, with 5 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Lysyj | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lysyj with White | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Vitiugov with White | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Lysyj | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Lysyj | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Nikita Vitiugov | Igor Lysyj | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid |
| Aug 2015 | Igor Lysyj | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS 68th |
| Nov 2014 | Nikita Vitiugov | Igor Lysyj | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS 67th |
| Feb 2009 | Igor Lysyj | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Nov 2008 | Nikita Vitiugov | Igor Lysyj | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2008 | Igor Lysyj | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2008 | Nikita Vitiugov | Igor Lysyj | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2008 | Igor Lysyj | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2008 | Nikita Vitiugov | Igor Lysyj | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | RUS Cup final |
| Mar 2007 | Nikita Vitiugov | Igor Lysyj | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-RUS U20 |
| Mar 2006 | Igor Lysyj | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS U20 |
| Apr 2005 | Nikita Vitiugov | Igor Lysyj | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-RUS U18 |
| Jan 2000 | Igor Lysyj | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-RUS U14 |
| Jan 1997 | Nikita Vitiugov | Igor Lysyj | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | ch-RUS U10 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Igor Lysyj and Nikita Vitiugov?
In 14 recorded games, Igor Lysyj has 5 wins, Nikita Vitiugov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Igor Lysyj and Nikita Vitiugov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 1997 to Sep 2020.
What openings do Igor Lysyj and Nikita Vitiugov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.