Yi Wei vs Andrey Esipenko
GM Yi Wei (2752) · GM Andrey Esipenko (2680)
Yi Wei and Andrey Esipenko have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2016 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Wei leads 6 wins to 0, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wei | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wei with White | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Esipenko with White | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wei | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wei | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Yi Wei | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Esports World Cup 2026 | Play-in |
| Aug 2026 | Andrey Esipenko | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Esports World Cup 2026 | Play-in |
| Apr 2026 | Yi Wei | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE Candidates 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Andrey Esipenko | Yi Wei | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE Candidates 2026 |
| Nov 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2025 | Yi Wei | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2025 | Yi Wei | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Feb 2019 | Andrey Esipenko | Yi Wei | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 18th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Mar 2016 | Andrey Esipenko | Yi Wei | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 15th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Yi Wei and Andrey Esipenko?
In 10 recorded games, Yi Wei has 6 wins, Andrey Esipenko has 0 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Yi Wei and Andrey Esipenko played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Mar 2016 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Yi Wei and Andrey Esipenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (4 games), followed by the French Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.