Vladimir Zakhartsov vs Ilia Iljiushenok
GM Vladimir Zakhartsov (2432) · GM Ilia Iljiushenok (2503)
Vladimir Zakhartsov and Ilia Iljiushenok have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2018 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Zakhartsov leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Iljiushenok |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zakhartsov with White | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Iljiushenok with White | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Iljiushenok |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Iljiushenok |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Ilia Iljiushenok | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Blitz GP RUS TOP28 |
| Nov 2025 | Ilia Iljiushenok | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Rapid GP RUS TOP28 |
| Nov 2025 | Ilia Iljiushenok | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Ugra Cup Rapid 2025 |
| Nov 2024 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Ilia Iljiushenok | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Ugra Cup Rapid 2024 |
| Dec 2023 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Ilia Iljiushenok | 0-1 | Vienna Game | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Blitz GP |
| Dec 2023 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Ilia Iljiushenok | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Rapid GP |
| Nov 2023 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Ilia Iljiushenok | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup Rapid |
| Nov 2022 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Ilia Iljiushenok | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Jun 2021 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Ilia Iljiushenok | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Anapa Sea Harbor Cup Blitz |
| Jun 2021 | Ilia Iljiushenok | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Anapa Sea Harbor Cup |
| Dec 2018 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Ilia Iljiushenok | 0-1 | English Opening | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2018 | Ilia Iljiushenok | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Wch Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Zakhartsov and Ilia Iljiushenok?
In 12 recorded games, Vladimir Zakhartsov has 3 wins, Ilia Iljiushenok has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Vladimir Zakhartsov and Ilia Iljiushenok played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Dec 2018 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Vladimir Zakhartsov and Ilia Iljiushenok play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Closed (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.