Sergey Volkov vs Igor Lysyj
GM Sergey Volkov (2382) · GM Igor Lysyj (2518)
Sergey Volkov and Igor Lysyj have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2005 and the most recent in Sep 2024. Volkov leads 7 wins to 5, with 10 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Volkov | Draws | Lysyj |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkov with White | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Lysyj with White | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Volkov | Draws | Lysyj |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Blitz | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Volkov | Draws | Lysyj |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Igor Lysyj | Sergey Volkov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid |
| Feb 2023 | Igor Lysyj | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Barnaul Kura Memorial |
| Sep 2021 | Sergey Volkov | Igor Lysyj | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid |
| Feb 2021 | Igor Lysyj | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Barnaul Kura Memorial |
| Dec 2016 | Igor Lysyj | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | RUS GP Gp rapid final |
| Dec 2013 | Igor Lysyj | Sergey Volkov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 9th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup A |
| Sep 2008 | Sergey Volkov | Igor Lysyj | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 61st ch-RUS Higher League |
| Nov 2007 | Igor Lysyj | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | RUS Cup |
| Nov 2007 | Sergey Volkov | Igor Lysyj | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | RUS Cup |
| Nov 2007 | Igor Lysyj | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | RUS Cup |
| Nov 2007 | Sergey Volkov | Igor Lysyj | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | RUS Cup |
| Sep 2007 | Igor Lysyj | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 60th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Nov 2006 | Igor Lysyj | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2006 | Sergey Volkov | Igor Lysyj | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | RUS Cup final |
| Oct 2006 | Igor Lysyj | Sergey Volkov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 169th Champions Challenge |
| Oct 2006 | Sergey Volkov | Igor Lysyj | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 169th Champions Challenge |
| Sep 2006 | Sergey Volkov | Igor Lysyj | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 59th ch-RUS 1st League |
| Jun 2005 | Sergey Volkov | Igor Lysyj | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 98th Champions Challenge |
| Jun 2005 | Sergey Volkov | Igor Lysyj | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 98th Champions Challenge |
| Jun 2005 | Igor Lysyj | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | 98th Champions Challenge |
| Jun 2005 | Igor Lysyj | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 98th Champions Challenge |
| Jun 2005 | Igor Lysyj | Sergey Volkov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 98th Champions Challenge |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sergey Volkov and Igor Lysyj?
In 22 recorded games, Sergey Volkov has 7 wins, Igor Lysyj has 5 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Sergey Volkov and Igor Lysyj played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Jun 2005 to Sep 2024.
What openings do Sergey Volkov and Igor Lysyj play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (5 games), followed by the Slav Defense (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.