Ivan Cheparinov vs Ernesto Inarkiev
GM Ivan Cheparinov (2631) · GM Ernesto Inarkiev (2641)
Ivan Cheparinov and Ernesto Inarkiev have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2008 and the most recent in Sep 2021. Cheparinov leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Mikenas Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Cheparinov | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheparinov with White | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Inarkiev with White | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Cheparinov | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Cheparinov | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Ivan Cheparinov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 29th chT-CRO 1A |
| Dec 2018 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Ivan Cheparinov | 0-1 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Jul 2018 | Ivan Cheparinov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-TUR |
| Dec 2017 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Ivan Cheparinov | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2016 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Ivan Cheparinov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-ESP Div Honor |
| Jul 2016 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Ivan Cheparinov | 1-0 | Catalan | chT-TUR |
| Aug 2014 | Ivan Cheparinov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | Scotch Game | chT-TUR |
| Sep 2013 | Ivan Cheparinov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Jan 2011 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Ivan Cheparinov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Moscow Young GM |
| Aug 2009 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Ivan Cheparinov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Jermuk FIDE GP |
| Dec 2008 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Ivan Cheparinov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Elista FIDE GP |
| Apr 2008 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Ivan Cheparinov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Baku FIDE GP |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Ivan Cheparinov and Ernesto Inarkiev?
In 12 recorded games, Ivan Cheparinov has 3 wins, Ernesto Inarkiev has 5 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Ivan Cheparinov and Ernesto Inarkiev played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Apr 2008 to Sep 2021.
What openings do Ivan Cheparinov and Ernesto Inarkiev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Mikenas Variation (1 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.