Arkadij Naiditsch vs Pentala Harikrishna
GM Arkadij Naiditsch (2574) · GM Pentala Harikrishna (2655)
Arkadij Naiditsch and Pentala Harikrishna have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1997 and the most recent in Jul 2020. Naiditsch leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (1 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naiditsch with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Harikrishna with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Blitz | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 53rd Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2020 | Pentala Harikrishna | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | London System | 53rd Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2020 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 53rd Biel |
| Jul 2020 | Pentala Harikrishna | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 53rd Biel Rapid |
| Mar 2019 | Pentala Harikrishna | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-HUN 1819 |
| Oct 2018 | Pentala Harikrishna | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 34th EU-Cup |
| Oct 2015 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Pentala Harikrishna | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Douglas PokerStars Open |
| Jan 2014 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Pentala Harikrishna | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 76th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2010 | Pentala Harikrishna | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Corus B |
| Jan 1997 | Pentala Harikrishna | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Wch U12 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Arkadij Naiditsch and Pentala Harikrishna?
In 10 recorded games, Arkadij Naiditsch has 2 wins, Pentala Harikrishna has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Arkadij Naiditsch and Pentala Harikrishna played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1997 to Jul 2020.
What openings do Arkadij Naiditsch and Pentala Harikrishna play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Taimanov (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.