Sergei Tiviakov vs Vladimir Epishin
GM Sergei Tiviakov (2530) · GM Vladimir Epishin (2265)
Sergei Tiviakov and Vladimir Epishin have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1989 and the most recent in Nov 2008. Tiviakov leads 2 wins to 2, with 9 draws (31% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 32 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Tiviakov | Draws | Epishin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiviakov with White | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Epishin with White | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Tiviakov | Draws | Epishin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Tiviakov | Draws | Epishin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E07 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Vladimir Epishin | Sergei Tiviakov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 9th El Sauzal Open |
| Aug 2008 | Vladimir Epishin | Sergei Tiviakov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 28th Bratto Open A |
| Oct 2006 | Sergei Tiviakov | Vladimir Epishin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14th Valle d'Aosta Open |
| Oct 2003 | Sergei Tiviakov | Vladimir Epishin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Corsica Masters Open |
| Apr 2003 | Sergei Tiviakov | Vladimir Epishin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Dos Hermanas-A |
| Feb 2003 | Vladimir Epishin | Sergei Tiviakov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Gibraltar Masters |
| Feb 2002 | Sergei Tiviakov | Vladimir Epishin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 10th Valle d'Aosta Open |
| Oct 2000 | Sergei Tiviakov | Vladimir Epishin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Hoogeveen Essent Open |
| Jan 1999 | Vladimir Epishin | Sergei Tiviakov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19th Bratto Open |
| Jan 1993 | Vladimir Epishin | Sergei Tiviakov | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Rostov on Don |
| Jan 1993 | Vladimir Epishin | Sergei Tiviakov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Moscow Blitz |
| Jan 1992 | Vladimir Epishin | Sergei Tiviakov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Moscow Alekhine Open |
| Jan 1989 | Vladimir Epishin | Sergei Tiviakov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Frunze Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sergei Tiviakov and Vladimir Epishin?
In 13 recorded games, Sergei Tiviakov has 2 wins, Vladimir Epishin has 2 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Sergei Tiviakov and Vladimir Epishin played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 1989 to Nov 2008.
What openings do Sergei Tiviakov and Vladimir Epishin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.