Mikhail Gurevich vs Jaan Ehlvest
GM Mikhail Gurevich (2548) · GM Jaan Ehlvest (2534)
Mikhail Gurevich and Jaan Ehlvest have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 1984 and the most recent in Aug 2002. Gurevich leads 2 wins to 2, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 32 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Ehlvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurevich with White | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Ehlvest with White | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Ehlvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Ehlvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D40 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Jaan Ehlvest | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Saraybahce GP |
| Jan 1992 | Mikhail Gurevich | Jaan Ehlvest | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | chT-FRA |
| Jan 1991 | Mikhail Gurevich | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 33rd Reggio Emilia Top16 |
| Jan 1991 | Jaan Ehlvest | Mikhail Gurevich | 1-0 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 33rd Reggio Emilia Top16 |
| Jan 1991 | Jaan Ehlvest | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Linares 09 |
| Jan 1989 | Jaan Ehlvest | Mikhail Gurevich | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | 32nd Reggio Emilia-A |
| Jul 1988 | Jaan Ehlvest | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-URS 55 |
| Jan 1988 | Mikhail Gurevich | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 31st Reggio Emilia A 8889 |
| Jan 1987 | Jaan Ehlvest | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | 54th ch-URS |
| Nov 1984 | Mikhail Gurevich | Jaan Ehlvest | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 52nd ch-URS First League |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mikhail Gurevich and Jaan Ehlvest?
In 10 recorded games, Mikhail Gurevich has 2 wins, Jaan Ehlvest has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Mikhail Gurevich and Jaan Ehlvest played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Nov 1984 to Aug 2002.
What openings do Mikhail Gurevich and Jaan Ehlvest play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Classical Variation (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Dutch Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.