Leonid Yudasin vs Vladimir Epishin
GM Leonid Yudasin (2255) · GM Vladimir Epishin (2265)
Leonid Yudasin and Vladimir Epishin have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1987 and the most recent in Apr 1997. Yudasin leads 1 wins to 2 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (25% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Yudasin | Draws | Epishin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yudasin with White | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Epishin with White | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Yudasin | Draws | Epishin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Yudasin | Draws | Epishin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1997 | Leonid Yudasin | Vladimir Epishin | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | St Petersburg |
| Dec 1995 | Leonid Yudasin | Vladimir Epishin | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | EU-Cup 11th Final |
| Jan 1995 | Vladimir Epishin | Leonid Yudasin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Botvinnik Memorial |
| Jan 1995 | Leonid Yudasin | Vladimir Epishin | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | Botvinnik Memorial |
| Jan 1993 | Vladimir Epishin | Leonid Yudasin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16th Interzonal |
| Jan 1993 | Vladimir Epishin | Leonid Yudasin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Dos Hermanas |
| Jan 1992 | Vladimir Epishin | Leonid Yudasin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Madrid |
| Jan 1990 | Leonid Yudasin | Vladimir Epishin | 1/2-1/2 | Orangutan opening | New York Open |
| Jan 1990 | Vladimir Epishin | Leonid Yudasin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | ch-URS 57 |
| Jan 1989 | Leonid Yudasin | Vladimir Epishin | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Leningrad2 |
| Jan 1988 | Vladimir Epishin | Leonid Yudasin | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | URS Cup rapid |
| Jan 1987 | Vladimir Epishin | Leonid Yudasin | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-Leningrad |
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What is the head-to-head score between Leonid Yudasin and Vladimir Epishin?
In 12 recorded games, Leonid Yudasin has 1 wins, Vladimir Epishin has 2 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Leonid Yudasin and Vladimir Epishin played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1987 to Apr 1997.
What openings do Leonid Yudasin and Vladimir Epishin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (4 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.