Rasmus Svane vs Ihor Samunenkov
GM Rasmus Svane (2618) · GM Ihor Samunenkov (2616)
Rasmus Svane and Ihor Samunenkov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2021 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Svane leads 6 wins to 5, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Svane | Draws | Samunenkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svane with White | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Samunenkov with White | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Svane | Draws | Samunenkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Svane | Draws | Samunenkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Samunenkov,Ihor | Svane,R | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Ihor Samunenkov | Rasmus Svane | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Open PlayIn1 |
| Dec 2025 | Ihor Samunenkov | R Svane | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | World Rapid 2025 |
| Nov 2025 | Ihor Samunenkov | R Svane | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2024 | Igor Samunenkov | Rasmus Svane | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Igor Samunenkov | Rasmus Svane | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Igor Samunenkov | Rasmus Svane | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2021 | Igor Samunenkov | Rasmus Svane | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2021 | Rasmus Svane | Igor Samunenkov | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Speed Chess GP1 |
| Apr 2021 | Igor Samunenkov | Rasmus Svane | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2021 | Rasmus Svane | Igor Samunenkov | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Rasmus Svane and Ihor Samunenkov?
In 11 recorded games, Rasmus Svane has 6 wins, Ihor Samunenkov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Rasmus Svane and Ihor Samunenkov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 2021 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Rasmus Svane and Ihor Samunenkov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.