Chao b Li vs Anish Giri
GM Chao b Li (2625) · GM Anish Giri (2764)
Chao b Li and Anish Giri have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2012 and the most recent in Sep 2020. Li leads 1 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (36% 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 | Li | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Li with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Giri with White | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Li | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Li | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D75 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Anish Giri | Chao b Li | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | PRO League KO Stage |
| Nov 2017 | Chao b Li | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Palma de Mallorca FIDE GP |
| Jul 2017 | Anish Giri | Chao b Li | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Geneva FIDE GP |
| Oct 2016 | Chao b Li | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 10th Moscow Tal Memorial |
| Sep 2016 | Anish Giri | Chao b Li | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 10th Moscow Tal Blitz Memorial |
| Apr 2016 | Chao b Li | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 4th Norway Chess |
| Apr 2016 | Chao b Li | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4th Norway Masters blitz |
| Dec 2015 | Chao b Li | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Qatar Masters Open |
| Aug 2013 | Chao b Li | Anish Giri | 0-1 | English Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Anish Giri | Chao b Li | 1-0 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| May 2012 | Anish Giri | Chao b Li | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 20th Sigeman & Co |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Chao b Li and Anish Giri?
In 11 recorded games, Chao b Li has 1 wins, Anish Giri has 3 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Chao b Li and Anish Giri played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from May 2012 to Sep 2020.
What openings do Chao b Li and Anish Giri play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.