Vitaliy Bernadskiy vs Vitaly Sivuk
GM Vitaliy Bernadskiy (2507) · GM Vitaly Sivuk (2499)
Vitaliy Bernadskiy and Vitaly Sivuk have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2006 and the most recent in Feb 2025. Bernadskiy leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bernadskiy | Draws | Sivuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernadskiy with White | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Sivuk with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bernadskiy | Draws | Sivuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bernadskiy | Draws | Sivuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | V Sivuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2nd Al-Beruniy Futures |
| Jun 2024 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | Vitaly Sivuk | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Tashkent UzChess Futures |
| Jul 2023 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | Vitaly Sivuk | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Astana Zhuldyzdary Open A |
| Jun 2022 | Vitaly Sivuk | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2nd Cattolica d'Estate Open A |
| Apr 2022 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | Vitaly Sivuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 22nd ch-EU |
| Nov 2020 | Vitaly Sivuk | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | 89th UKR-ch Open |
| Nov 2018 | Vitaly Sivuk | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Runavik Open |
| Apr 2018 | Vitaly Sivuk | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 4th Ordu Open |
| May 2017 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | Vitaly Sivuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Serik Open |
| Jul 2016 | Vitaly Sivuk | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9th Paleochora Open |
| Apr 2009 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | Vitaly Sivuk | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-UKR U20 |
| Nov 2006 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | Vitaly Sivuk | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | ch-UKR U16 sf |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vitaliy Bernadskiy and Vitaly Sivuk?
In 12 recorded games, Vitaliy Bernadskiy has 3 wins, Vitaly Sivuk has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Vitaliy Bernadskiy and Vitaly Sivuk played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Nov 2006 to Feb 2025.
What openings do Vitaliy Bernadskiy and Vitaly Sivuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the French: Tarrasch Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.