Emil Sutovsky vs Peter Svidler
GM Emil Sutovsky (2592) · GM Peter Svidler (2682)
Emil Sutovsky and Peter Svidler have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1996 and the most recent in Oct 2015. Sutovsky leads 0 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sutovsky | Draws | Svidler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutovsky with White | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Svidler with White | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sutovsky | Draws | Svidler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sutovsky | Draws | Svidler |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Emil Sutovsky | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 31st EU-Cup |
| Feb 2015 | Peter Svidler | Emil Sutovsky | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 13th Gibraltar Masters |
| Oct 2013 | Peter Svidler | Emil Sutovsky | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 29th EU-Cup |
| Apr 2012 | Emil Sutovsky | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19th chT-RUS |
| Oct 2009 | Emil Sutovsky | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 17th chT-EU |
| Nov 2007 | Peter Svidler | Emil Sutovsky | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 16th chT-EU |
| Sep 2006 | Emil Sutovsky | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz 1st |
| Jul 2005 | Peter Svidler | Emil Sutovsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 33rd Dortmund SuperGM |
| Oct 2004 | Peter Svidler | Emil Sutovsky | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Olympiad-36 |
| May 1999 | Peter Svidler | Emil Sutovsky | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ICC GM Fights 1 |
| May 1999 | Emil Sutovsky | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | ICC GM Fights 1 |
| Jul 1997 | Peter Svidler | Emil Sutovsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Bad Homburg |
| Oct 1996 | Peter Svidler | Emil Sutovsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Tilburg Fontys |
| Jan 1996 | Peter Svidler | Emil Sutovsky | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Haifa |
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What is the head-to-head score between Emil Sutovsky and Peter Svidler?
In 14 recorded games, Emil Sutovsky has 0 wins, Peter Svidler has 9 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Emil Sutovsky and Peter Svidler played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 1996 to Oct 2015.
What openings do Emil Sutovsky and Peter Svidler play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.