Vladimir Malakhov vs Vasyl Ivanchuk
GM Vladimir Malakhov (2597) · GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (2628)
Vladimir Malakhov and Vasyl Ivanchuk have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2002 and the most recent in Nov 2018. Malakhov leads 3 wins to 2, with 6 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malakhov with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Ivanchuk with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C40 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Vladimir Malakhov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Zagreb Peace |
| Dec 2017 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Vladimir Malakhov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2017 | Vladimir Malakhov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 08th Danzhou |
| Oct 2015 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Mar 2015 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Vladimir Petrov Memorial Open |
| Mar 2014 | Vladimir Malakhov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | English Opening | Latvian Railway Open |
| Feb 2013 | Vladimir Malakhov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Vladimir Petrov Memorial Open |
| Dec 2009 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Vladimir Malakhov | 0-1 | Scotch Game | 9th Warsaw AIG Life rapid |
| Aug 2007 | Vladimir Malakhov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | English Opening | 22nd Villarrobledo Open |
| Apr 2005 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | chT-RUS 12th |
| Oct 2002 | Vladimir Malakhov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup-A |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Malakhov and Vasyl Ivanchuk?
In 11 recorded games, Vladimir Malakhov has 3 wins, Vasyl Ivanchuk has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Vladimir Malakhov and Vasyl Ivanchuk played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 2002 to Nov 2018.
What openings do Vladimir Malakhov and Vasyl Ivanchuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.