Alexander Motylev vs Anish Giri
GM Alexander Motylev (2543) · GM Anish Giri (2764)
Alexander Motylev and Anish Giri have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2014 and the most recent in Sep 2017. Motylev leads 0 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Motylev | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motylev with White | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Giri with White | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Motylev | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Motylev | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Alexander Motylev | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Anish Giri | Alexander Motylev | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Alexander Motylev | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Anish Giri | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Anish Giri | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Alexander Motylev | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2015 | Alexander Motylev | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2015 | Anish Giri | Alexander Motylev | 1-0 | Réti Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2015 | Alexander Motylev | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2015 | Anish Giri | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2014 | Alexander Motylev | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Biel Suri Memorial |
| Jul 2014 | Anish Giri | Alexander Motylev | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Biel Suri Memorial |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Motylev and Anish Giri?
In 12 recorded games, Alexander Motylev has 0 wins, Anish Giri has 5 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Alexander Motylev and Anish Giri played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jul 2014 to Sep 2017.
What openings do Alexander Motylev and Anish Giri play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.