Vasyl Ivanchuk vs Rustam Kasimdzhanov
GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (2628) · GM Rustam Kasimdzhanov (2665)
Vasyl Ivanchuk and Rustam Kasimdzhanov have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 1998 and the most recent in Mar 2019. Ivanchuk leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 13 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (1 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ivanchuk | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivanchuk with White | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| Kasimdzhanov with White | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ivanchuk | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 2 | 10 | 5 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ivanchuk | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A32 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Saint Louis Spring A |
| Aug 2014 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Olympiad-41 |
| Jun 2013 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Thessaloniki FIDE GP |
| Sep 2012 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1st London FIDE GP |
| Aug 2009 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Jermuk FIDE GP |
| Apr 2009 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Nalchik FIDE GP |
| Nov 2007 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Bundesliga 2007-08 |
| Nov 2007 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| May 2006 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Olympiad-37 |
| Jan 2006 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Keres Memorial Rapid |
| Nov 2004 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | BL2-West 0405 |
| Jun 2004 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jun 2004 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jun 2004 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jun 2004 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Oct 2003 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1st Skanderborg Samba Cup |
| Oct 2001 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Catalan | 5th WchT |
| Jan 1999 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Hoogovens 5' |
| Jan 1999 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Hoogovens |
| Oct 1998 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Olympiad-33 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vasyl Ivanchuk and Rustam Kasimdzhanov?
In 21 recorded games, Vasyl Ivanchuk has 3 wins, Rustam Kasimdzhanov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Vasyl Ivanchuk and Rustam Kasimdzhanov played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Oct 1998 to Mar 2019.
What openings do Vasyl Ivanchuk and Rustam Kasimdzhanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (1 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.