Jaan Ehlvest vs Rafael A Vaganian
GM Jaan Ehlvest (2534) · GM Rafael A Vaganian (2442)
Jaan Ehlvest and Rafael A Vaganian have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 1983 and the most recent in Nov 2018. Ehlvest leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Dutch Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ehlvest | Draws | Vaganian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehlvest with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Vaganian with White | 9 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ehlvest | Draws | Vaganian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ehlvest | Draws | Vaganian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Jaan Ehlvest | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | 19th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Feb 2002 | Rafael A Vaganian | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | NED Open 5' |
| Oct 2000 | Jaan Ehlvest | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | Olympiad-34 |
| Jan 1996 | Jaan Ehlvest | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Yerevan |
| Oct 1995 | Rafael A Vaganian | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Horgen |
| Jun 1995 | Jaan Ehlvest | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | French Defense | Novgorod |
| Jan 1995 | Rafael A Vaganian | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | Riga Tal Memorial |
| Jan 1994 | Rafael A Vaganian | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 22nd World Open |
| Jun 1992 | Rafael A Vaganian | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Olympiad-30 |
| Aug 1989 | Jaan Ehlvest | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | World Cup |
| Jan 1989 | Rafael A Vaganian | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | World Cup |
| Jul 1988 | Rafael A Vaganian | Jaan Ehlvest | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ch-URS 55 |
| Jul 1983 | Rafael A Vaganian | Jaan Ehlvest | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | chT-URS Republics 16th Group 3 |
| Feb 1983 | Rafael A Vaganian | Jaan Ehlvest | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Keres Memorial 4th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jaan Ehlvest and Rafael A Vaganian?
In 14 recorded games, Jaan Ehlvest has 2 wins, Rafael A Vaganian has 3 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Jaan Ehlvest and Rafael A Vaganian played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Feb 1983 to Nov 2018.
What openings do Jaan Ehlvest and Rafael A Vaganian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Dutch Defense (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.