Jaan Ehlvest vs Evgeniy Sveshnikov
GM Jaan Ehlvest (2534) · Evgeniy Sveshnikov
Jaan Ehlvest and Evgeniy Sveshnikov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 1983 and the most recent in Feb 2014. Ehlvest leads 4 wins to 3, with 7 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Advance Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 31 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ehlvest | Draws | Sveshnikov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehlvest with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Sveshnikov with White | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ehlvest | Draws | Sveshnikov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ehlvest | Draws | Sveshnikov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Jaan Ehlvest | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Vladimir Petrov Memorial Open |
| Jan 2013 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Keres Memorial rap 22nd |
| Dec 2012 | Jaan Ehlvest | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | 1st Al Ain Open |
| Aug 2007 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | Liepajas Rokade |
| Aug 2005 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Liepajas Rokade |
| Jul 2004 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Jaan Ehlvest | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Liepajas Rokade |
| Jan 2002 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Jaan Ehlvest | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Keres Memorial |
| Jan 2000 | Jaan Ehlvest | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Keres Memorial |
| Jan 1993 | Jaan Ehlvest | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Podolsk |
| Jan 1992 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Helsinki Open |
| Jan 1986 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-URS otbor |
| Jan 1986 | Jaan Ehlvest | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-URS FL54 |
| Jan 1984 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Jaan Ehlvest | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Leningrad Kotov Memorial |
| Sep 1983 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | King's Pawn Game | ch-URS51 Semifinal |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jaan Ehlvest and Evgeniy Sveshnikov?
In 14 recorded games, Jaan Ehlvest has 4 wins, Evgeniy Sveshnikov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Jaan Ehlvest and Evgeniy Sveshnikov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Sep 1983 to Feb 2014.
What openings do Jaan Ehlvest and Evgeniy Sveshnikov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Advance Variation (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.