Larry Christiansen vs Alex Yermolinsky
GM Larry Christiansen (2563) · GM Alex Yermolinsky (2363)
Larry Christiansen and Alex Yermolinsky have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1993 and the most recent in Jul 2021. Christiansen leads 5 wins to 4, with 7 draws (56% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Christiansen | Draws | Yermolinsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christiansen with White | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Yermolinsky with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Christiansen | Draws | Yermolinsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Christiansen | Draws | Yermolinsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B88 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A54 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B39 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Larry Christiansen | Alex Yermolinsky | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | ch-USA Seniors |
| Oct 2020 | Larry Christiansen | Alex Yermolinsky | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | USA-ch Seniors 50 |
| Jul 2019 | Alex Yermolinsky | Larry Christiansen | 1-0 | English Defense | USA-ch Seniors 50 |
| Mar 2006 | Alex Yermolinsky | Larry Christiansen | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | ch-USA GpB |
| Aug 2005 | Larry Christiansen | Alex Yermolinsky | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | US Open 106 |
| Jan 2002 | Larry Christiansen | Alex Yermolinsky | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Oct 2000 | Larry Christiansen | Alex Yermolinsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Aug 1999 | Alex Yermolinsky | Larry Christiansen | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-USA Gr-A |
| Jan 1999 | Alex Yermolinsky | Larry Christiansen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | ch-Eastern Class 8th |
| Jun 1998 | Larry Christiansen | Alex Yermolinsky | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 26th World Open |
| Jan 1998 | Larry Christiansen | Alex Yermolinsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-EASTERN Class 7th |
| Aug 1997 | Larry Christiansen | Alex Yermolinsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-USA G1 |
| Jan 1996 | Larry Christiansen | Alex Yermolinsky | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-USA |
| Jan 1996 | Larry Christiansen | Alex Yermolinsky | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | American Open |
| Jan 1994 | Larry Christiansen | Alex Yermolinsky | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Jan 1993 | Larry Christiansen | Alex Yermolinsky | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | ch-USA |
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What is the head-to-head score between Larry Christiansen and Alex Yermolinsky?
In 16 recorded games, Larry Christiansen has 5 wins, Alex Yermolinsky has 4 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Larry Christiansen and Alex Yermolinsky played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jan 1993 to Jul 2021.
What openings do Larry Christiansen and Alex Yermolinsky play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.