Anish Giri vs Grigoriy Oparin
GM Anish Giri (2764) · GM Grigoriy Oparin (2643)
Anish Giri and Grigoriy Oparin have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2018 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Giri leads 4 wins to 0, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Giri | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giri with White | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Oparin with White | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Giri | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Giri | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A31 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D78 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | G Oparin | A Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | A Giri | G Oparin | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Jan 2025 | A Giri | G Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Anish Giri | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Grigoriy Oparin | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chessable Masters Div 2 Lose |
| Apr 2023 | Anish Giri | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Chessable Masters Div 2 Lose |
| May 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk13 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Anish Giri | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chess.com Rapid Wk12 Swiss |
| Dec 2021 | Grigoriy Oparin | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2018 | Grigoriy Oparin | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Anish Giri and Grigoriy Oparin?
In 10 recorded games, Anish Giri has 4 wins, Grigoriy Oparin has 0 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Anish Giri and Grigoriy Oparin played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2018 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Anish Giri and Grigoriy Oparin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.