Vladimir Epishin vs Rafael A Vaganian
GM Vladimir Epishin (2265) · GM Rafael A Vaganian (2442)
Vladimir Epishin and Rafael A Vaganian have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1991 and the most recent in Oct 2001. Epishin leads 1 wins to 2 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (30% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Epishin | Draws | Vaganian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epishin with White | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Vaganian with White | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Epishin | Draws | Vaganian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Epishin | Draws | Vaganian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D73 | English Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Vladimir Epishin | Rafael A Vaganian | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Bundesliga 2001-02 |
| Mar 2001 | Vladimir Epishin | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Bundesliga 2000-01 |
| Jan 1996 | Rafael A Vaganian | Vladimir Epishin | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Moscow PCA Qualifier |
| Jan 1996 | Vladimir Epishin | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Yerevan |
| Dec 1995 | Vladimir Epishin | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 38th Reggio Emilia |
| Jan 1994 | Vladimir Epishin | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Reggio Emilia 9495 37th |
| Jan 1993 | Vladimir Epishin | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Rostov on Don |
| Jan 1992 | Rafael A Vaganian | Vladimir Epishin | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Ter Apel |
| Jan 1991 | Rafael A Vaganian | Vladimir Epishin | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 33rd Reggio Emilia Top15 |
| Jan 1991 | Vladimir Epishin | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 33rd Reggio Emilia Top15 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Epishin and Rafael A Vaganian?
In 10 recorded games, Vladimir Epishin has 1 wins, Rafael A Vaganian has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Vladimir Epishin and Rafael A Vaganian played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1991 to Oct 2001.
What openings do Vladimir Epishin and Rafael A Vaganian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.