Velimir Ivic vs Matthias Bluebaum
GM Velimir Ivic (2600) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2689)
Velimir Ivic and Matthias Bluebaum have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2021 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Ivic leads 7 wins to 3, with 7 draws (59% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Classical Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ivic | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivic with White | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Bluebaum with White | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ivic | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Blitz | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ivic | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D45 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Velimir Ivic | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 |
| Oct 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Velimir Ivic | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Velimir Ivic | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Velimir Ivic | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Bundesliga 2023-24 |
| Apr 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Velimir Ivic | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Bundesliga 2023-24 |
| May 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Velimir Ivic | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | GER CupT |
| May 2023 | Velimir Ivic | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | GER CupT |
| Mar 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Velimir Ivic | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Velimir Ivic | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Bundesliga 2022-23 |
| Aug 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Velimir Ivic | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Olympiad-44 |
| Mar 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Velimir Ivic | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 22nd ch-EU |
| Dec 2021 | Velimir Ivic | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2021 | Matthias Bluebaum | Velimir Ivic | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2021 | Velimir Ivic | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Sep 2021 | Velimir Ivic | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 21st ch-EU |
| Jul 2021 | Matthias Bluebaum | Velimir Ivic | 1/2-1/2 | Anti-Grünfeld | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2021 | Velimir Ivic | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | FIDE World Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Velimir Ivic and Matthias Bluebaum?
In 17 recorded games, Velimir Ivic has 7 wins, Matthias Bluebaum has 3 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Velimir Ivic and Matthias Bluebaum played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jul 2021 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Velimir Ivic and Matthias Bluebaum play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Classical Variation (3 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.