Rafael A Vaganian vs Vasyl Ivanchuk
GM Rafael A Vaganian (2442) · GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (2628)
Rafael A Vaganian and Vasyl Ivanchuk have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 1988 and the most recent in Nov 2008. Vaganian leads 0 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 32 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vaganian | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaganian with White | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ivanchuk with White | 10 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vaganian | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vaganian | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A95 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | English Opening | 3rd Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2007 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Mainz Ordix Open 14th |
| Aug 2006 | Rafael A Vaganian | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Chess Cruise g/15' |
| May 1998 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Presidents Cup |
| May 1998 | Rafael A Vaganian | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Presidents Cup |
| Oct 1995 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Horgen |
| May 1995 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Novgorod |
| Jan 1995 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Riga Tal Memorial |
| Dec 1994 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Olympiad-31 |
| Jan 1993 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | English Opening | 3rd WchT |
| Jun 1992 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Olympiad-30 |
| Jul 1988 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-URS 55 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Rafael A Vaganian and Vasyl Ivanchuk?
In 12 recorded games, Rafael A Vaganian has 0 wins, Vasyl Ivanchuk has 6 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Rafael A Vaganian and Vasyl Ivanchuk played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jul 1988 to Nov 2008.
What openings do Rafael A Vaganian and Vasyl Ivanchuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.