Krishnan Sasikiran vs Vasyl Ivanchuk
GM Krishnan Sasikiran (2546) · GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (2628)
Krishnan Sasikiran and Vasyl Ivanchuk have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2003 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Sasikiran leads 0 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sasikiran | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sasikiran with White | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Ivanchuk with White | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sasikiran | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sasikiran | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Vasyl Ivanchuk | Krishnan Sasikiran | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | World Blitz 2025 |
| Oct 2019 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Krishnan Sasikiran | 1-0 | Scotch Game | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Jun 2017 | Krishnan Sasikiran | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 52nd Capablanca Memorial |
| May 2017 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Krishnan Sasikiran | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 52nd Capablanca Memorial |
| Jul 2012 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Krishnan Sasikiran | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Amsterdam ACP Golden Classic |
| Nov 2008 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Krishnan Sasikiran | 1-0 | English Opening | 3rd Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2008 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Krishnan Sasikiran | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 24th EU-Cup |
| Jun 2007 | Krishnan Sasikiran | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Foros Aerosvit |
| Sep 2006 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Krishnan Sasikiran | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-ESP Honor Gp1 |
| Oct 2003 | Krishnan Sasikiran | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1st Skanderborg Samba Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Krishnan Sasikiran and Vasyl Ivanchuk?
In 10 recorded games, Krishnan Sasikiran has 0 wins, Vasyl Ivanchuk has 6 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Krishnan Sasikiran and Vasyl Ivanchuk played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 2003 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Krishnan Sasikiran and Vasyl Ivanchuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Slav Setup (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.