Ivan Ivanisevic vs Robert Markus
GM Ivan Ivanisevic (2517) · GM Robert Markus (2521)
Ivan Ivanisevic and Robert Markus have played 27 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2003 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Ivanisevic leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 19 draws (30% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ivanisevic | Draws | Markus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivanisevic with White | 15 | 3 | 11 | 1 |
| Markus with White | 12 | 0 | 8 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ivanisevic | Draws | Markus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 26 | 3 | 19 | 4 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ivanisevic | Draws | Markus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Robert Markus | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 20. POJEDINACNO PRVENSTVO SRBIJE |
| Jun 2025 | Robert Markus | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 19th ch-SRB |
| Jun 2024 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Robert Markus | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | ch-SRB 18th |
| Jun 2023 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Robert Markus | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-SRB 17th |
| Feb 2023 | Robert Markus | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Belgrade Gligoric Trophy Gp-D |
| Feb 2023 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Robert Markus | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Belgrade Gligoric Trophy Gp-D |
| Mar 2022 | Robert Markus | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Belgrade |
| Oct 2021 | Robert Markus | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1-0 | Catalan | chT-SLO NML 31st |
| Sep 2021 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Robert Markus | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-SRB Premier |
| Dec 2020 | Robert Markus | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-SRB 14th |
| Aug 2019 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Robert Markus | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-SRB |
| Mar 2017 | Robert Markus | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-SRB 11th |
| Mar 2015 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Robert Markus | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Skopje Karposh Open |
| Dec 2014 | Robert Markus | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit | Belgrade Planetwin 365 Open |
| Sep 2014 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Robert Markus | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-SRB |
| May 2013 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Robert Markus | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 1st Gligoric Cup |
| May 2012 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Robert Markus | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | chT-SRB Cup |
| Apr 2012 | Robert Markus | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-SRB |
| May 2011 | Robert Markus | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | SRB-Cup |
| Aug 2010 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Robert Markus | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | chT-SRB 1st League |
| Dec 2008 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Robert Markus | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18th chT-SLO |
| Apr 2008 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Robert Markus | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9th ch-EU |
| Mar 2008 | Robert Markus | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | ch-SRB |
| Jan 2007 | Robert Markus | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 12th Nova Gorica Open A |
| Sep 2006 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Robert Markus | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 14th Boris Kostic Memorial |
| Jun 2004 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Robert Markus | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-BIH |
| Jun 2003 | Robert Markus | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2nd chT-BIH |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ivan Ivanisevic and Robert Markus?
In 27 recorded games, Ivan Ivanisevic has 3 wins, Robert Markus has 5 wins, and they have drawn 19 times.
How many times have Ivan Ivanisevic and Robert Markus played each other?
Our database records 27 games between them, from Jun 2003 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Ivan Ivanisevic and Robert Markus play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.