Manuel Apicella vs Darko Anic
GM Manuel Apicella (2448) · GM Darko Anic (2301)
Manuel Apicella and Darko Anic have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1991 and the most recent in Apr 2004. Apicella leads 3 wins to 3, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Apicella | Draws | Anic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apicella with White | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Anic with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Apicella | Draws | Anic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Apicella | Draws | Anic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| E69 | English Opening | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A10 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Manuel Apicella | Darko Anic | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | chT-FRA Gp-B |
| May 2003 | Manuel Apicella | Darko Anic | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | chT-FRA Poule Haute |
| Feb 2002 | Manuel Apicella | Darko Anic | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | chT1-FRA |
| Aug 2000 | Darko Anic | Manuel Apicella | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | ch-FRA Basse |
| Aug 1999 | Manuel Apicella | Darko Anic | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-FRA Prelim Gr-A |
| Jan 1996 | Manuel Apicella | Darko Anic | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-FRA |
| Jan 1994 | Manuel Apicella | Darko Anic | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | chT-FRA 2 9495 |
| Jan 1994 | Manuel Apicella | Darko Anic | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | ch-FRA |
| Aug 1993 | Darko Anic | Manuel Apicella | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-FRA |
| Jan 1992 | Darko Anic | Manuel Apicella | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-FRA |
| Jan 1991 | Darko Anic | Manuel Apicella | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-FRA |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Manuel Apicella and Darko Anic?
In 11 recorded games, Manuel Apicella has 3 wins, Darko Anic has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Manuel Apicella and Darko Anic played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1991 to Apr 2004.
What openings do Manuel Apicella and Darko Anic play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games), followed by the English Opening (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.