Anish Giri vs Daniil Dubov
GM Anish Giri (2764) · GM Daniil Dubov (2652)
Anish Giri and Daniil Dubov have played 27 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2016 and the most recent in Mar 2024. Giri leads 6 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 11 draws (59% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Giri | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giri with White | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Dubov with White | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Giri | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Blitz | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Classical | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Giri | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Daniil Dubov | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Shenzhen Longgang 5th |
| Dec 2023 | Anish Giri | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Italian Game | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Anish Giri | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2021 | Daniil Dubov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2021 | Daniil Dubov | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Bird's opening | Goldmoney Asian Prelim |
| May 2021 | Anish Giri | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
| May 2021 | Anish Giri | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | MrDodgy Online Inv 2nd |
| May 2021 | Daniil Dubov | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | MrDodgy Online Inv 2nd |
| May 2021 | Anish Giri | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | MrDodgy Online Inv 2nd |
| May 2021 | Anish Giri | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | MrDodgy Online Inv 2nd |
| May 2021 | Anish Giri | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Catalan | MrDodgy Online Inv 2nd |
| May 2021 | Daniil Dubov | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | MrDodgy Online Inv 2nd |
| May 2021 | Anish Giri | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | London System | MrDodgy Online Inv 2nd |
| May 2021 | Anish Giri | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | MrDodgy Online Inv 2nd |
| May 2021 | Daniil Dubov | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | MrDodgy Online Inv 2nd |
| Mar 2021 | Daniil Dubov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Carlsen Inv Prelim |
| Feb 2021 | Daniil Dubov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Opera Euro Rapid Prelim |
| Dec 2020 | Daniil Dubov | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Airthings Masters Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Daniil Dubov | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2020 | Daniil Dubov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 82nd Tata Steel Masters |
| Aug 2019 | Anish Giri | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Paris GCT blitz |
| Jul 2019 | Daniil Dubov | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Catalan | Paris GCT blitz |
| Jul 2019 | Daniil Dubov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Paris GCT Rapid |
| May 2019 | Daniil Dubov | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Moscow FIDE GP |
| May 2019 | Anish Giri | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Moscow FIDE GP |
| Nov 2016 | Anish Giri | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 32nd EU-Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Anish Giri and Daniil Dubov?
In 27 recorded games, Anish Giri has 6 wins, Daniil Dubov has 10 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Anish Giri and Daniil Dubov played each other?
Our database records 27 games between them, from Nov 2016 to Mar 2024.
What openings do Anish Giri and Daniil Dubov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Italian Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.