Larry Christiansen vs Alexander Ivanov
GM Larry Christiansen (2563) · GM Alexander Ivanov (2369)
Larry Christiansen and Alexander Ivanov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1989 and the most recent in Feb 2001. Christiansen leads 0 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Christiansen | Draws | Ivanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christiansen with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Ivanov with White | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Christiansen | Draws | Ivanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 0 | 7 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Christiansen | Draws | Ivanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C09 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2001 | Larry Christiansen | Alexander Ivanov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Northeast Getaway Open |
| Jan 2001 | Alexander Ivanov | Larry Christiansen | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4th Harry Lyman Open |
| Oct 2000 | Alexander Ivanov | Larry Christiansen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Jan 2000 | Larry Christiansen | Alexander Ivanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3rd Harry Lyman Open |
| Aug 1998 | Larry Christiansen | Alexander Ivanov | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Bradley Open |
| Aug 1997 | Alexander Ivanov | Larry Christiansen | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-USA G1 |
| Jan 1996 | Alexander Ivanov | Larry Christiansen | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-USA |
| Jan 1994 | Alexander Ivanov | Larry Christiansen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Jan 1993 | Larry Christiansen | Alexander Ivanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| Jan 1989 | Alexander Ivanov | Larry Christiansen | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Chicago Open |
| Jan 1989 | Larry Christiansen | Alexander Ivanov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | New York Exhibition |
| Jan 1989 | Alexander Ivanov | Larry Christiansen | 1-0 | Sicilian | New York Exhibition |
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What is the head-to-head score between Larry Christiansen and Alexander Ivanov?
In 12 recorded games, Larry Christiansen has 0 wins, Alexander Ivanov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Larry Christiansen and Alexander Ivanov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1989 to Feb 2001.
What openings do Larry Christiansen and Alexander Ivanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.