Etienne Bacrot vs Pentala Harikrishna
GM Etienne Bacrot (2619) · GM Pentala Harikrishna (2655)
Etienne Bacrot and Pentala Harikrishna have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2007 and the most recent in Apr 2025. Bacrot leads 4 wins to 1, with 7 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto (1 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacrot with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Harikrishna with White | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Pentala Harikrishna | E Bacrot | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Pentala Harikrishna | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | FRA-chT Top 16 Haute |
| Aug 2017 | Pentala Harikrishna | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 50th Biel GM |
| Sep 2016 | Etienne Bacrot | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-ESP Div Honor |
| Dec 2014 | Etienne Bacrot | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Pentala Harikrishna | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Pentala Harikrishna | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Bundesliga 2014-15 |
| Sep 2014 | Etienne Bacrot | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Jun 2014 | Pentala Harikrishna | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Torre Attack | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Mar 2011 | Etienne Bacrot | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | ch-FRA Open rapid |
| Jan 2008 | Etienne Bacrot | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Corus B |
| Jul 2007 | Pentala Harikrishna | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-ESP Honor Gp2 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Etienne Bacrot and Pentala Harikrishna?
In 12 recorded games, Etienne Bacrot has 4 wins, Pentala Harikrishna has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Etienne Bacrot and Pentala Harikrishna played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jul 2007 to Apr 2025.
What openings do Etienne Bacrot and Pentala Harikrishna play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto (1 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.