Liren Ding vs Vasyl Ivanchuk
GM Liren Ding (2738) · GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (2628)
Liren Ding and Vasyl Ivanchuk have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2012 and the most recent in Aug 2020. Ding leads 5 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (63% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ding | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ding with White | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Ivanchuk with White | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ding | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ding | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A60 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Liren Ding | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Online Olympiad KO Stage |
| Aug 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Online Olympiad KO Stage |
| Jul 2020 | Liren Ding | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Liren Ding | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Catalan | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Dec 2017 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Huaian IMSA Blitz 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Liren Ding | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Huaian IMSA Blitz 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Liren Ding | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Huaian IMSA Rapid 2nd |
| Jul 2017 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 08th Danzhou |
| Jul 2016 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 7th Danzhou |
| Mar 2016 | Liren Ding | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | China Elite Mind Basque |
| Mar 2016 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | China Elite Mind Basque |
| Mar 2016 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Liren Ding | 1-0 | King's Gambit | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Liren Ding | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Jan 2015 | Liren Ding | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 77th Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2012 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold |
| Dec 2012 | Liren Ding | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2012 | Liren Ding | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Liren Ding and Vasyl Ivanchuk?
In 19 recorded games, Liren Ding has 5 wins, Vasyl Ivanchuk has 7 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Liren Ding and Vasyl Ivanchuk played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Dec 2012 to Aug 2020.
What openings do Liren Ding and Vasyl Ivanchuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.