Nick De Firmian vs Alexander Ivanov
GM Nick De Firmian (2369) · GM Alexander Ivanov (2369)
Nick De Firmian and Alexander Ivanov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1988 and the most recent in Oct 2000. Firmian leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Firmian | Draws | Ivanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firmian with White | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Ivanov with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Firmian | Draws | Ivanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Firmian | Draws | Ivanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2000 | Nick De Firmian | Alexander Ivanov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Classical | ch-USA |
| Aug 1999 | Alexander Ivanov | Nick De Firmian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-USA Gr-B |
| Jan 1996 | Nick De Firmian | Alexander Ivanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | National Open |
| Jan 1995 | Alexander Ivanov | Nick De Firmian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-USA |
| Jan 1995 | Alexander Ivanov | Nick De Firmian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Bermuda-A |
| Jan 1994 | Nick De Firmian | Alexander Ivanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-USA |
| Jan 1994 | Alexander Ivanov | Nick De Firmian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | USA |
| Jan 1994 | Nick De Firmian | Alexander Ivanov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Mid America Open |
| Jan 1993 | Nick De Firmian | Alexander Ivanov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21st World Open |
| Jan 1989 | Alexander Ivanov | Nick De Firmian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | New York Open |
| Jan 1989 | Nick De Firmian | Alexander Ivanov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Las Vegas Open |
| Jan 1989 | Alexander Ivanov | Nick De Firmian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-USA |
| Jan 1989 | Nick De Firmian | Alexander Ivanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | San Mateo rapid |
| Jan 1988 | Nick De Firmian | Alexander Ivanov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | National Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Nick De Firmian and Alexander Ivanov?
In 14 recorded games, Nick De Firmian has 3 wins, Alexander Ivanov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Nick De Firmian and Alexander Ivanov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 1988 to Oct 2000.
What openings do Nick De Firmian and Alexander Ivanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.