Vadim Zvjaginsev vs Andrey Esipenko
GM Vadim Zvjaginsev (2525) · GM Andrey Esipenko (2678)
Vadim Zvjaginsev and Andrey Esipenko have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2019 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Zvjaginsev leads 3 wins to 3, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zvjaginsev with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Esipenko with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 78th ch-RUS |
| Nov 2021 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2021 | Andrey Esipenko | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Aug 2021 | Andrey Esipenko | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Aug 2021 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| May 2021 | Andrey Esipenko | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | FIDE World Cup Europe Swiss playoff |
| May 2021 | Andrey Esipenko | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 28th chT-RUS |
| Feb 2021 | Andrey Esipenko | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| Nov 2020 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 27th chT-RUS |
| Jun 2019 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 72nd ch-RUS Higher League |
| May 2019 | Andrey Esipenko | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 26th chT-RUS |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vadim Zvjaginsev and Andrey Esipenko?
In 11 recorded games, Vadim Zvjaginsev has 3 wins, Andrey Esipenko has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Vadim Zvjaginsev and Andrey Esipenko played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from May 2019 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Vadim Zvjaginsev and Andrey Esipenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.