Sergei Movsesian vs Vasyl Ivanchuk
GM Sergei Movsesian (2594) · GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (2628)
Sergei Movsesian and Vasyl Ivanchuk have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2000 and the most recent in Mar 2016. Movsesian leads 2 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movsesian with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Ivanchuk with White | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Blitz | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Sergei Movsesian | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Sicilian | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Sicilian | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Sergei Movsesian | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Sicilian | China Elite Mind rapid |
| Oct 2015 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Feb 2014 | Sergei Movsesian | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12th Gibraltar Masters |
| Dec 2010 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 53rd Reggio Emilia |
| Jan 2009 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Sergei Movsesian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | Corus |
| Dec 2008 | Sergei Movsesian | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1st Nanjing Pearl Spring |
| Dec 2008 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1st Nanjing Pearl Spring |
| Aug 2008 | Sergei Movsesian | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Sicilian | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Sicilian | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Apr 2006 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13th chT-RUS |
| Jun 2005 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Sicilian | 6th ch-EU |
| Aug 2000 | Sergei Movsesian | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 37th Rubinstein Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sergei Movsesian and Vasyl Ivanchuk?
In 14 recorded games, Sergei Movsesian has 2 wins, Vasyl Ivanchuk has 7 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Sergei Movsesian and Vasyl Ivanchuk played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Aug 2000 to Mar 2016.
What openings do Sergei Movsesian and Vasyl Ivanchuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.