Varuzhan Akobian vs Alexander Onischuk
GM Varuzhan Akobian (2553) · GM Alexander Onischuk (2639)
Varuzhan Akobian and Alexander Onischuk have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2005 and the most recent in Apr 2018. Akobian leads 1 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 15 draws (21% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Akobian | Draws | Onischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akobian with White | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Onischuk with White | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Akobian | Draws | Onischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 19 | 1 | 15 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Akobian | Draws | Onischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Alexander Onischuk | Varuzhan Akobian | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | ch-USA |
| Mar 2018 | Varuzhan Akobian | Alexander Onischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Saint Louis Spring A |
| Apr 2017 | Varuzhan Akobian | Alexander Onischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| Apr 2016 | Alexander Onischuk | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| Apr 2015 | Varuzhan Akobian | Alexander Onischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-USA |
| May 2014 | Varuzhan Akobian | Alexander Onischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-USA |
| May 2012 | Varuzhan Akobian | Alexander Onischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-USA |
| May 2010 | Alexander Onischuk | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-USA |
| Sep 2009 | Alexander Onischuk | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10th Montreal |
| Dec 2008 | Alexander Onischuk | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 21th Carlos Torre Wimbledon |
| Dec 2008 | Varuzhan Akobian | Alexander Onischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 21th Carlos Torre Wimbledon |
| Dec 2008 | Alexander Onischuk | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 21th Carlos Torre Wimbledon |
| Dec 2008 | Alexander Onischuk | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 21th Carlos Torre Wimbledon |
| Dec 2008 | Varuzhan Akobian | Alexander Onischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 21th Carlos Torre Wimbledon |
| Sep 2008 | Varuzhan Akobian | Alexander Onischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Lubbock SPICE Cup |
| May 2008 | Varuzhan Akobian | Alexander Onischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-USA |
| Nov 2006 | Varuzhan Akobian | Alexander Onischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1st Manila PGMA Cup |
| Mar 2006 | Varuzhan Akobian | Alexander Onischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-USA Group A |
| Aug 2005 | Alexander Onischuk | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 3rd American Continental |
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What is the head-to-head score between Varuzhan Akobian and Alexander Onischuk?
In 19 recorded games, Varuzhan Akobian has 1 wins, Alexander Onischuk has 3 wins, and they have drawn 15 times.
How many times have Varuzhan Akobian and Alexander Onischuk played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Aug 2005 to Apr 2018.
What openings do Varuzhan Akobian and Alexander Onischuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.