Aleksey Dreev vs Pentala Harikrishna
GM Aleksey Dreev (2577) · GM Pentala Harikrishna (2655)
Aleksey Dreev and Pentala Harikrishna have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2004 and the most recent in Mar 2022. Dreev leads 5 wins to 1, with 9 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Dreev | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dreev with White | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Harikrishna with White | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Dreev | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Dreev | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Alexey Dreev | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk7 Swiss |
| Oct 2021 | Alexey Dreev | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Nov 2019 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 35th EU-Cup |
| Sep 2014 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | 30th EU-Cup |
| Jun 2014 | Alexey Dreev | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2011 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Aug 2010 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Dec 2005 | Alexey Dreev | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2005 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2005 | Alexey Dreev | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2005 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2005 | Alexey Dreev | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Mainz Ordix Open |
| Apr 2005 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Dos Hermanas-A |
| Oct 2004 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexey Dreev | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Olympiad-36 |
| Feb 2004 | Alexey Dreev | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Gibraltar Masters |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Aleksey Dreev and Pentala Harikrishna?
In 15 recorded games, Aleksey Dreev has 5 wins, Pentala Harikrishna has 1 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Aleksey Dreev and Pentala Harikrishna played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Feb 2004 to Mar 2022.
What openings do Aleksey Dreev and Pentala Harikrishna play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.