Nikolas Theodorou vs Illya Nyzhnyk
GM Nikolas Theodorou (2628) · GM Illya Nyzhnyk (2527)
Nikolas Theodorou and Illya Nyzhnyk have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2019 and the most recent in Apr 2025. Theodorou leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Theodorou | Draws | Nyzhnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theodorou with White | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Nyzhnyk with White | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Theodorou | Draws | Nyzhnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Theodorou | Draws | Nyzhnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A53 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Nikolas Theodorou | Illya Nyzhnyk | 0-1 | Slav Defense | St Louis Spring A |
| Dec 2024 | Nikolas Theodorou | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Saint Louis Masters |
| Dec 2024 | Nikolas Theodorou | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1/2-1/2 | London System | US Chess Masters 2024 |
| Aug 2023 | Nikolas Theodorou | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Saint Louis Summer A |
| Nov 2022 | Nikolas Theodorou | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Saint Louis Fall A |
| Sep 2021 | Nikolas Theodorou | Illya Nyzhnyk | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | US Collegiate Blitz |
| Sep 2021 | Nikolas Theodorou | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1-0 | Slav Defense | US Collegiate Rapid |
| May 2021 | Nikolas Theodorou | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Dulles Cherry Blossom Open |
| Sep 2020 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Nikolas Theodorou | 1-0 | Indian Defense | US Collegiate Rapid |
| Dec 2019 | Nikolas Theodorou | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | chT-Pan American Intercollegiate |
| Mar 2019 | Nikolas Theodorou | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | PRO League KO Stage |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikolas Theodorou and Illya Nyzhnyk?
In 11 recorded games, Nikolas Theodorou has 2 wins, Illya Nyzhnyk has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Nikolas Theodorou and Illya Nyzhnyk played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Mar 2019 to Apr 2025.
What openings do Nikolas Theodorou and Illya Nyzhnyk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Rat Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.