Ilia Smirin vs Vasyl Ivanchuk
GM Ilia Smirin (2568) · GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (2628)
Ilia Smirin and Vasyl Ivanchuk have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 1985 and the most recent in Sep 2024. Smirin leads 1 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 31 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Smirin | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smirin with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Ivanchuk with White | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Smirin | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Smirin | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B15 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B60 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B64 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | Sicilian | Jerusalem Masters |
| Dec 2015 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | ACP Masters Gp B |
| Jul 2007 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Odessa Pivdenny Bank |
| Jun 2002 | Ilia Smirin | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE GP |
| Jun 2002 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | FIDE GP |
| Oct 1999 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | EU-Cup 15th Gr6 |
| Jan 1994 | Ilia Smirin | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | PCA/Intel-GP |
| Jan 1994 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | PCA/Intel-GP |
| Jan 1994 | Ilia Smirin | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | PCA/Intel-GP |
| Nov 1992 | Ilia Smirin | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 10th EU-chT |
| Jul 1988 | Ilia Smirin | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | ch-URS 55 |
| Jan 1986 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | ch-URS otbor |
| Apr 1985 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | Sicilian | Klaipeda Junior |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ilia Smirin and Vasyl Ivanchuk?
In 13 recorded games, Ilia Smirin has 1 wins, Vasyl Ivanchuk has 4 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Ilia Smirin and Vasyl Ivanchuk played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Apr 1985 to Sep 2024.
What openings do Ilia Smirin and Vasyl Ivanchuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.