Etienne Bacrot vs Anish Giri
GM Etienne Bacrot (2619) · GM Anish Giri (2764)
Etienne Bacrot and Anish Giri have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2009 and the most recent in Oct 2023. Bacrot leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacrot with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Giri with White | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A49 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C00 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Anish Giri | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Sep 2014 | Anish Giri | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 30th EU-Cup |
| Sep 2014 | Etienne Bacrot | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Oct 2013 | Etienne Bacrot | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Bundesliga 2013-14 |
| Sep 2013 | Anish Giri | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | English Opening | Paris FIDE GP |
| Jul 2012 | Etienne Bacrot | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 45th Biel GM |
| Jul 2012 | Anish Giri | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 45th Biel GM |
| Jun 2012 | Etienne Bacrot | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FRA-chT Top 12 |
| Nov 2011 | Anish Giri | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Jun 2010 | Anish Giri | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | chT-FRA Top 16 Gp Haute |
| Mar 2010 | Anish Giri | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Bundesliga 2009-10 |
| Feb 2009 | Anish Giri | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Bundesliga 2008-09 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Etienne Bacrot and Anish Giri?
In 12 recorded games, Etienne Bacrot has 3 wins, Anish Giri has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Etienne Bacrot and Anish Giri played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Feb 2009 to Oct 2023.
What openings do Etienne Bacrot and Anish Giri play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the King's Indian: Sämisch (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.