Shant Sargsyan vs Andrey Esipenko
GM Shant Sargsyan (2646) · GM Andrey Esipenko (2678)
Shant Sargsyan and Andrey Esipenko have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2012 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Sargsyan leads 1 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sargsyan | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sargsyan with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Esipenko with White | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sargsyan | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sargsyan | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Shant Sargsyan | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | World Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Shant Sargsyan | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Qatar Masters Open |
| Nov 2024 | Shant Sargsyan | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Andrey Esipenko | Shant Sargsyan | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess Q2 Sw |
| May 2023 | Andrey Esipenko | Shant Sargsyan | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 6th Sharjah Masters |
| Dec 2022 | Andrey Esipenko | Shant Sargsyan | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2018 | Shant Sargsyan | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | World ol U16 |
| Aug 2016 | Shant Sargsyan | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 26th ch-EU U14 |
| Oct 2014 | Shant Sargsyan | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-EU U12 24th |
| Oct 2013 | Andrey Esipenko | Shant Sargsyan | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23rd ch-EU U12 |
| Nov 2012 | Andrey Esipenko | Shant Sargsyan | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch U10 |
| Aug 2012 | Shant Sargsyan | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-EU U10 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Shant Sargsyan and Andrey Esipenko?
In 12 recorded games, Shant Sargsyan has 1 wins, Andrey Esipenko has 5 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Shant Sargsyan and Andrey Esipenko played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Aug 2012 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Shant Sargsyan and Andrey Esipenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.