Dibyendu Barua vs Pentala Harikrishna
GM Dibyendu Barua (2379) · GM Pentala Harikrishna (2655)
Dibyendu Barua and Pentala Harikrishna have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 1998 and the most recent in Dec 2003. Barua leads 3 wins to 0, with 7 draws (30% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Barua | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barua with White | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Harikrishna with White | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Barua | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Barua | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B83 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2003 | Dibyendu Barua | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 30th ch-IND |
| Jan 2003 | Pentala Harikrishna | Dibyendu Barua | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-IND |
| Jan 2002 | Dibyendu Barua | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-IND 39th |
| Jun 2001 | Dibyendu Barua | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-IND |
| Aug 2000 | Dibyendu Barua | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Penta Media GM |
| May 2000 | Pentala Harikrishna | Dibyendu Barua | 0-1 | Réti Opening | ch-IND |
| Jan 2000 | Dibyendu Barua | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-Asia |
| Jan 2000 | Dibyendu Barua | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-Commonwealth |
| Jan 1999 | Dibyendu Barua | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-Commonwealth |
| Feb 1998 | Dibyendu Barua | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | 09th Goodricke Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Dibyendu Barua and Pentala Harikrishna?
In 10 recorded games, Dibyendu Barua has 3 wins, Pentala Harikrishna has 0 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Dibyendu Barua and Pentala Harikrishna played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Feb 1998 to Dec 2003.
What openings do Dibyendu Barua and Pentala Harikrishna play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games), followed by the French: Tarrasch Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.