Mikhail Gurevich vs Vasyl Ivanchuk
GM Mikhail Gurevich (2548) · GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (2628)
Mikhail Gurevich and Vasyl Ivanchuk have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 1984 and the most recent in May 2010. Gurevich leads 2 wins to 1, with 10 draws (23% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurevich with White | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Ivanchuk with White | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | World Cup ACP 4th |
| May 2010 | Mikhail Gurevich | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Slav Defense | World Cup ACP 4th |
| May 2004 | Mikhail Gurevich | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 5th ch-EU |
| Sep 2000 | Mikhail Gurevich | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | FIDE World Cup-B |
| Jan 1993 | Mikhail Gurevich | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16th Interzonal |
| Jan 1992 | Mikhail Gurevich | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 34th Reggio Emilia A 9192 |
| Jan 1991 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Mikhail Gurevich | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Linares 09 |
| Jan 1990 | Mikhail Gurevich | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 15th Interzonal |
| Jan 1989 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | 32nd Reggio Emilia-A |
| Jul 1988 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-URS 55 |
| Jan 1988 | Mikhail Gurevich | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 31st Reggio Emilia A 8889 |
| Nov 1987 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | ch-URS FL55 |
| Jun 1984 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-UKR 53 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mikhail Gurevich and Vasyl Ivanchuk?
In 13 recorded games, Mikhail Gurevich has 2 wins, Vasyl Ivanchuk has 1 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Mikhail Gurevich and Vasyl Ivanchuk played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jun 1984 to May 2010.
What openings do Mikhail Gurevich and Vasyl Ivanchuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games), followed by the French: Tarrasch Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.