Vladimir Epishin vs Igor Khenkin
GM Vladimir Epishin (2265) · GM Igor Khenkin (2487)
Vladimir Epishin and Igor Khenkin have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1986 and the most recent in Feb 2008. Epishin leads 3 wins to 3, with 11 draws (35% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 30 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Epishin | Draws | Khenkin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epishin with White | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Khenkin with White | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Epishin | Draws | Khenkin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 3 | 11 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Epishin | Draws | Khenkin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Igor Khenkin | Vladimir Epishin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1st Pfalz Open |
| Aug 2007 | Igor Khenkin | Vladimir Epishin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27th Bratto Open A |
| Apr 2007 | Igor Khenkin | Vladimir Epishin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 8th ch-EU |
| Aug 2005 | Igor Khenkin | Vladimir Epishin | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 25th Bratto Open |
| Jul 2003 | Igor Khenkin | Vladimir Epishin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 21st Andorra Open |
| Aug 2002 | Igor Khenkin | Vladimir Epishin | 1-0 | Catalan | 22nd Bratto Open |
| Aug 2001 | Vladimir Epishin | Igor Khenkin | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 21st Bratto Open |
| Dec 2000 | Vladimir Epishin | Igor Khenkin | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Bundesliga 2000-01 |
| Jul 2000 | Vladimir Epishin | Igor Khenkin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 15th Bolzano Open |
| Feb 2000 | Igor Khenkin | Vladimir Epishin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Bundesliga 1999-00 |
| Jun 1999 | Igor Khenkin | Vladimir Epishin | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14th Bolzano Open |
| Jan 1998 | Igor Khenkin | Vladimir Epishin | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | CERA Bank Open |
| Jan 1996 | Vladimir Epishin | Igor Khenkin | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 7th Seefeld Open |
| Jan 1990 | Igor Khenkin | Vladimir Epishin | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | ch-URS U26 |
| Jan 1989 | Vladimir Epishin | Igor Khenkin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Leningrad2 |
| Jan 1988 | Vladimir Epishin | Igor Khenkin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-URS otbor56 |
| Jan 1986 | Vladimir Epishin | Igor Khenkin | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-URS sf |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Epishin and Igor Khenkin?
In 17 recorded games, Vladimir Epishin has 3 wins, Igor Khenkin has 3 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Vladimir Epishin and Igor Khenkin played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jan 1986 to Feb 2008.
What openings do Vladimir Epishin and Igor Khenkin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Slav Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.