Denis Lazavik vs Anish Giri
GM Denis Lazavik (2621) · GM Anish Giri (2764)
Denis Lazavik and Anish Giri have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2020 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Lazavik leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Lazavik | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lazavik with White | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Giri with White | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Lazavik | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Rapid | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Lazavik | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Denis Lazavik | A Giri | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | World Rapid 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Denis Lazavik | A Giri | 1-0 | Torre Attack | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| May 2025 | A Giri | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Denis Lazavik | A Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | World Rapid 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Denis Lazavik | A Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chessable Play In Match D1 |
| Feb 2024 | Anish Giri | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Chessable Play In Match D1 |
| Feb 2024 | Anish Giri | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | Chessable Play In Match D1 |
| Feb 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Chessable Play In Match D1 |
| Feb 2024 | Anish Giri | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Chessable Play In Match D1 |
| Apr 2023 | Anish Giri | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chessable Masters Div 2 Lose |
| Apr 2023 | Denis Lazavik | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Chessable Masters Div 2 Lose |
| Apr 2023 | Anish Giri | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Chessable Masters Div 2 Lose |
| Dec 2022 | Denis Lazavik | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Catalan | Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2020 | Anish Giri | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Denis Lazavik and Anish Giri?
In 15 recorded games, Denis Lazavik has 2 wins, Anish Giri has 4 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Denis Lazavik and Anish Giri played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Sep 2020 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Denis Lazavik and Anish Giri play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (1 games), followed by the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.