Vasyl Ivanchuk vs Pavel Eljanov
GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (2628) · GM Pavel Eljanov (2664)
Vasyl Ivanchuk and Pavel Eljanov have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2005 and the most recent in Sep 2024. Ivanchuk leads 9 wins to 3, with 8 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ivanchuk | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivanchuk with White | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Eljanov with White | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ivanchuk | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| Blitz | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ivanchuk | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A87 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Pavel Eljanov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Jerusalem Masters |
| Oct 2022 | Pavel Eljanov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Bundesliga 2022-23 |
| Dec 2015 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ACP Masters Gp B |
| Nov 2014 | Pavel Eljanov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-UKR 83rd |
| May 2010 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Astrakhan FIDE GP |
| Aug 2009 | Pavel Eljanov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Jermuk FIDE GP |
| Apr 2009 | Pavel Eljanov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Nalchik FIDE GP |
| Aug 2008 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Pavel Eljanov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Jun 2008 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Foros Aerosvit 3rd |
| Jan 2008 | Pavel Eljanov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Catalan | Corus |
| Jan 2008 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | World Cup ACP 2nd |
| Jan 2008 | Pavel Eljanov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | World Cup ACP 2nd |
| Jul 2007 | Pavel Eljanov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 8th Montreal |
| Jun 2007 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Foros Aerosvit |
| Oct 2006 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 22nd EU-Cup |
| Sep 2005 | Pavel Eljanov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 21st EU-Cup |
| Jul 2005 | Pavel Eljanov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-EU 6th Playoff |
| Jul 2005 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Torre Attack | ch-EU 6th Playoff |
| Feb 2005 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vasyl Ivanchuk and Pavel Eljanov?
In 20 recorded games, Vasyl Ivanchuk has 9 wins, Pavel Eljanov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Vasyl Ivanchuk and Pavel Eljanov played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Feb 2005 to Sep 2024.
What openings do Vasyl Ivanchuk and Pavel Eljanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Torre Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.