Anish Giri vs Vladimir Fedoseev
GM Anish Giri (2764) · GM Vladimir Fedoseev (2692)
Anish Giri and Vladimir Fedoseev have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2006 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Giri leads 7 wins to 0, with 9 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Giri | Draws | Fedoseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giri with White | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Fedoseev with White | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Giri | Draws | Fedoseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Classical | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Giri | Draws | Fedoseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Anish Giri | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 88th Tata Steel Masters |
| Oct 2025 | A Giri | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 40th ECC Open |
| Jan 2025 | A Giri | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | 87th Tata Steel Masters |
| Sep 2024 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Olympiad-45 |
| Feb 2024 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | AI Cup Play In Match |
| Sep 2023 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | AI Cup Play In Match |
| Sep 2023 | Anish Giri | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | AI Cup Play In Match |
| Dec 2022 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Wch Blitz |
| May 2022 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk13 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Chess.com Rapid Wk10 Swiss |
| Dec 2021 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Anish Giri | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2019 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Anti-Grünfeld | Wch Blitz |
| Jan 2019 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | 81st Tata Steel Masters |
| Nov 2008 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6th World Youth Stars |
| Sep 2006 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-EU U12 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Anish Giri and Vladimir Fedoseev?
In 16 recorded games, Anish Giri has 7 wins, Vladimir Fedoseev has 0 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Anish Giri and Vladimir Fedoseev played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Sep 2006 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Anish Giri and Vladimir Fedoseev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Closed (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.