Vladimir Akopian vs Alexander Onischuk
GM Vladimir Akopian (2562) · GM Alexander Onischuk (2639)
Vladimir Akopian and Alexander Onischuk have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1996 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Akopian leads 4 wins to 2, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Akopian | Draws | Onischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akopian with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Onischuk with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Akopian | Draws | Onischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| unknown | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Akopian | Draws | Onischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Onischuk,Al | Akopian,Vl | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-USA Seniors TB 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Akopian,Vl | Onischuk,Al | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-USA Seniors TB 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Akopian,Vl | Onischuk,Al | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | ch-USA Seniors TB 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Onischuk,Al | Akopian,Vl | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-USA Seniors TB 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Akopian,Vl | Onischuk,Al | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-USA Seniors 2026 |
| Apr 2015 | Alexander Onischuk | Vladimir Akopian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 10th WchT |
| Nov 2013 | Vladimir Akopian | Alexander Onischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9th WchT |
| Jan 2010 | Alexander Onischuk | Vladimir Akopian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 7th WchT |
| Apr 2005 | Alexander Onischuk | Vladimir Akopian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-RUS 12th |
| Oct 2004 | Vladimir Akopian | Alexander Onischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Olympiad-36 |
| Oct 1998 | Alexander Onischuk | Vladimir Akopian | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Olympiad-33 |
| Jan 1996 | Vladimir Akopian | Alexander Onischuk | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Koop Tjuchem |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Akopian and Alexander Onischuk?
In 12 recorded games, Vladimir Akopian has 4 wins, Alexander Onischuk has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Vladimir Akopian and Alexander Onischuk played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1996 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Vladimir Akopian and Alexander Onischuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.