Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Vasyl Ivanchuk
GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723) · GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (2628)
17
Mamedyarov wins
18
draws
15
Ivanchuk wins
50
games
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Vasyl Ivanchuk have played 50 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2002 and the most recent in Mar 2021. Mamedyarov leads 17 wins to 15, with 18 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamedyarov with White | 27 | 7 | 12 | 8 |
| Ivanchuk with White | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 24 | 8 | 13 | 3 |
| Blitz | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Rapid | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 50 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | EU-Cup Online Play B |
| Aug 2020 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Online Olympiad Div Top B |
| Oct 2019 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 22nd EU-chT |
| Oct 2018 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Olympiad-43 |
| Dec 2017 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Huaian IMSA Basque 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Huaian IMSA Basque 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | Huaian IMSA Blitz 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Huaian IMSA Blitz 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Huaian IMSA Rapid 2nd |
| Dec 2016 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Jul 2016 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-TUR |
| Mar 2016 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Mar 2015 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Vladimir Petrov Memorial Open |
| Dec 2014 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Aug 2014 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Olympiad-41 |
| Dec 2013 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Jul 2013 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Catalan | Beijing FIDE GP |
| Dec 2012 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2012 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Sep 2012 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1st London FIDE GP |
| Jul 2012 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Philidor | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Philidor | Wch Rapid |
| Feb 2012 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Vladimir Petrov Memorial |
| Dec 2011 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold |
| Oct 2010 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 26th EU-Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Vasyl Ivanchuk?
In 50 recorded games, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 17 wins, Vasyl Ivanchuk has 15 wins, and they have drawn 18 times.
How many times have Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Vasyl Ivanchuk played each other?
Our database records 50 games between them, from Nov 2002 to Mar 2021.
What openings do Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Vasyl Ivanchuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.