Nodirbek Yakubboev vs Andrey Esipenko
GM Nodirbek Yakubboev (2685) · GM Andrey Esipenko (2680)
Nodirbek Yakubboev and Andrey Esipenko have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2014 and the most recent in May 2026. Yakubboev leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Yakubboev | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakubboev with White | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Esipenko with White | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Yakubboev | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Yakubboev | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C24 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 75th Ann. Karpov 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Andrey Esipenko | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess.com Open PlayIn1 |
| Nov 2025 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | FIDE World Cup |
| Jun 2025 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| Jun 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| Sep 2023 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Julius Baer Rapid Div 2 L |
| Sep 2023 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Julius Baer Rapid Div 2 L |
| Sep 2023 | Andrey Esipenko | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Julius Baer Rapid Div 2 L |
| May 2023 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Jermuk Avagyan Memorial |
| Dec 2022 | Andrey Esipenko | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 1-0 | Italian Game | Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2020 | Andrey Esipenko | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | SCO National Chess Online |
| Aug 2019 | Andrey Esipenko | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 26th Abu Dhabi Open |
| Oct 2018 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Wch U16 |
| Sep 2014 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Sicilian | Wch U12 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nodirbek Yakubboev and Andrey Esipenko?
In 15 recorded games, Nodirbek Yakubboev has 3 wins, Andrey Esipenko has 6 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Nodirbek Yakubboev and Andrey Esipenko played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Sep 2014 to May 2026.
What openings do Nodirbek Yakubboev and Andrey Esipenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.