Emin Ohanyan vs Anish Giri
GM Emin Ohanyan (2516) · GM Anish Giri (2764)
Emin Ohanyan and Anish Giri have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2023 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Ohanyan leads 6 wins to 6, with 3 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 59 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ohanyan | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohanyan with White | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Giri with White | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ohanyan | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ohanyan | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B34 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B88 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C24 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Emin Ohanyan | A Giri | 0-1 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jul 2023 | Emin Ohanyan | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Emin Ohanyan | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Anish Giri | Emin Ohanyan | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Anish Giri | Emin Ohanyan | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Anish Giri | Emin Ohanyan | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Emin Ohanyan | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Emin Ohanyan | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Emin Ohanyan | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Emin Ohanyan | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Emin Ohanyan | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Sicilian | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Anish Giri | Emin Ohanyan | 1-0 | Italian Game | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Emin Ohanyan | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Anish Giri | Emin Ohanyan | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Anish Giri | Emin Ohanyan | 1-0 | London System | Bullet Chess Losers |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Emin Ohanyan and Anish Giri?
In 15 recorded games, Emin Ohanyan has 6 wins, Anish Giri has 6 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Emin Ohanyan and Anish Giri played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jul 2023 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Emin Ohanyan and Anish Giri play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Vienna Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.