Rauf Mamedov vs Vasyl Ivanchuk
GM Rauf Mamedov (2639) · GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (2628)
Rauf Mamedov and Vasyl Ivanchuk have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2013 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Mamedov leads 4 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mamedov | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamedov with White | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Ivanchuk with White | 12 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mamedov | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mamedov | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Vasyl Ivanchuk | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Pool D |
| Dec 2023 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-EU Blitz |
| Dec 2021 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Djerba Blitz Masters |
| Apr 2021 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | C'Chartres Blitz Open April |
| Jun 2020 | Rauf Mamedov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Chartres Blitz Final |
| Jun 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Chartres Blitz Final |
| Jun 2020 | Rauf Mamedov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Chartres Blitz Final |
| Jun 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | Chartres Blitz Final |
| Jun 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chartres Blitz |
| May 2020 | Rauf Mamedov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | ch-FRA Blitz Online Final |
| May 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-FRA Blitz Online Final |
| May 2020 | Rauf Mamedov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Italian Game | ch-FRA Blitz Online Final |
| May 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual |
| Dec 2017 | Rauf Mamedov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Huaian IMSA Blitz 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | Huaian IMSA Blitz 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Rauf Mamedov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Huaian IMSA Rapid 2nd |
| Jul 2017 | Rauf Mamedov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | chT-TUR |
| Feb 2016 | Rauf Mamedov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Vienna Game | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Nov 2013 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 9th WchT |
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What is the head-to-head score between Rauf Mamedov and Vasyl Ivanchuk?
In 20 recorded games, Rauf Mamedov has 4 wins, Vasyl Ivanchuk has 8 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Rauf Mamedov and Vasyl Ivanchuk played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Nov 2013 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Rauf Mamedov and Vasyl Ivanchuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Closed (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Dragon (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.