Anish Giri vs Raunak Sadhwani
GM Anish Giri (2764) · GM Raunak Sadhwani (2634)
Anish Giri and Raunak Sadhwani have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2020 and the most recent in Feb 2025. Giri leads 7 wins to 3, with 4 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Giri | Draws | Sadhwani |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giri with White | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Sadhwani with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Giri | Draws | Sadhwani |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Rapid | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Giri | Draws | Sadhwani |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | A Giri | Raunak Sadhwani | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chessable Masters Play-In |
| Oct 2023 | Anish Giri | Raunak Sadhwani | 1/2-1/2 | London System | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Jun 2023 | Raunak Sadhwani | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Aimchess Play In Match |
| Jun 2023 | Anish Giri | Raunak Sadhwani | 0-1 | Catalan | Aimchess Play In Match |
| Apr 2023 | Anish Giri | Raunak Sadhwani | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chessable Masters Div 2 Lose |
| Apr 2023 | Raunak Sadhwani | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Chessable Masters Div 2 Lose |
| Apr 2023 | Raunak Sadhwani | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Italian Game | Chessable Masters Div 2 Lose |
| Sep 2022 | Raunak Sadhwani | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Sep 2022 | Anish Giri | Raunak Sadhwani | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Sep 2022 | Anish Giri | Raunak Sadhwani | 1-0 | Italian Game | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| May 2022 | Anish Giri | Raunak Sadhwani | 1-0 | Italian Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk14 Swiss |
| Dec 2021 | Anish Giri | Raunak Sadhwani | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2020 | Anish Giri | Raunak Sadhwani | 0-1 | English Opening | PRO League KO Stage |
| Jul 2020 | Anish Giri | Raunak Sadhwani | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Anish Giri and Raunak Sadhwani?
In 14 recorded games, Anish Giri has 7 wins, Raunak Sadhwani has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Anish Giri and Raunak Sadhwani played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jul 2020 to Feb 2025.
What openings do Anish Giri and Raunak Sadhwani play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (2 games), followed by the Pirc Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.