Benjamin Bok vs Anish Giri
GM Benjamin Bok (2560) · GM Anish Giri (2764)
Benjamin Bok and Anish Giri have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2010 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Bok leads 3 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (79% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bok | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bok with White | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Giri with White | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bok | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bok | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | B Bok | A Giri | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2024 | Benjamin Bok | Anish Giri | 1-0 | English Opening | Chessable Masters Div 2 Lose |
| Feb 2024 | Anish Giri | Benjamin Bok | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chessable Masters Div 2 Lose |
| Feb 2024 | Benjamin Bok | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Chessable Masters Div 2 Lose |
| Jul 2023 | Benjamin Bok | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-NED KO |
| Jul 2023 | Anish Giri | Benjamin Bok | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-NED KO |
| Dec 2017 | Anish Giri | Benjamin Bok | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-NED rapid |
| Jul 2015 | Anish Giri | Benjamin Bok | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-NED |
| Jun 2014 | Benjamin Bok | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Rosmalen Calder Cup Elite |
| Jun 2014 | Anish Giri | Benjamin Bok | 0-1 | Catalan | Rosmalen Calder Cup Elite |
| Jun 2014 | Anish Giri | Benjamin Bok | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Rosmalen Calder Cup Elite |
| Jun 2014 | Benjamin Bok | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Rosmalen Calder Cup Elite |
| Nov 2013 | Benjamin Bok | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | chT-NED 1314 |
| Jun 2010 | Anish Giri | Benjamin Bok | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-NED 65 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Benjamin Bok and Anish Giri?
In 14 recorded games, Benjamin Bok has 3 wins, Anish Giri has 8 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Benjamin Bok and Anish Giri played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jun 2010 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Benjamin Bok and Anish Giri play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.