Thai Dai Van Nguyen vs Andrey Esipenko
GM Thai Dai Van Nguyen (2633) · GM Andrey Esipenko (2678)
Thai Dai Van Nguyen and Andrey Esipenko have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2013 and the most recent in May 2023. Nguyen leads 0 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nguyen | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nguyen with White | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Esipenko with White | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nguyen | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Blitz | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nguyen | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B85 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Jermuk Avagyan Memorial |
| Dec 2022 | Andrey Esipenko | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Andrey Esipenko | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-TUR |
| Jul 2021 | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2021 | Andrey Esipenko | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2021 | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2021 | Andrey Esipenko | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| May 2021 | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup Europe Swiss playoff |
| Feb 2020 | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2nd Prague Challengers |
| Dec 2019 | Andrey Esipenko | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-EU blitz |
| Dec 2019 | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-EU blitz |
| Dec 2019 | Andrey Esipenko | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-EU rapid |
| Sep 2017 | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Wch U16 |
| Oct 2013 | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 23rd ch-EU U12 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Thai Dai Van Nguyen and Andrey Esipenko?
In 14 recorded games, Thai Dai Van Nguyen has 0 wins, Andrey Esipenko has 5 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Thai Dai Van Nguyen and Andrey Esipenko played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Oct 2013 to May 2023.
What openings do Thai Dai Van Nguyen and Andrey Esipenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Four Knights (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.