Victor Bologan vs Vasyl Ivanchuk
GM Victor Bologan (2590) · GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (2628)
Victor Bologan and Vasyl Ivanchuk have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1989 and the most recent in Dec 2016. Bologan leads 4 wins to 13 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (77% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bologan | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bologan with White | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Ivanchuk with White | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bologan | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Blitz | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bologan | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B08 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B80 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Viktor Bologan | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2015 | Viktor Bologan | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 20th chT-EU |
| Dec 2012 | Viktor Bologan | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold |
| Dec 2012 | Viktor Bologan | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Sicilian | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2012 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Viktor Bologan | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Jul 2012 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Viktor Bologan | 1-0 | Rat Defense | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Viktor Bologan | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Viktor Bologan | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2010 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Viktor Bologan | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 29th ch-EU blitz |
| Dec 2010 | Viktor Bologan | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Sicilian | 29th ch-EU blitz |
| Oct 2006 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Viktor Bologan | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Barcelona Casino |
| Sep 2006 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Viktor Bologan | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-ESP Honor Gp1 |
| Jun 2006 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Viktor Bologan | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Foros Aerosvit |
| Oct 2005 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Viktor Bologan | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Stepanakert A |
| Sep 2005 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Viktor Bologan | 1-0 | English Opening | 21st EU-Cup |
| Jul 2005 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Viktor Bologan | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Canadian Open |
| Oct 2003 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Viktor Bologan | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1st Skanderborg Samba Cup |
| Jan 2000 | Viktor Bologan | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Sicilian | Keres Memorial |
| Apr 1996 | Viktor Bologan | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Sicilian | Moscow PCA-GP Kremlin Stars |
| Apr 1996 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Viktor Bologan | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Moscow PCA-GP Kremlin Stars |
| Nov 1992 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Viktor Bologan | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | 10th EU-chT |
| Jan 1989 | Viktor Bologan | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | chT-URS U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Victor Bologan and Vasyl Ivanchuk?
In 22 recorded games, Victor Bologan has 4 wins, Vasyl Ivanchuk has 13 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Victor Bologan and Vasyl Ivanchuk played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Jan 1989 to Dec 2016.
What openings do Victor Bologan and Vasyl Ivanchuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Pirc Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.