Francisco Vallejo Pons vs Peter Svidler
GM Francisco Vallejo Pons (2644) · GM Peter Svidler (2682)
Francisco Vallejo Pons and Peter Svidler have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1994 and the most recent in Apr 2019. Pons leads 3 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pons | Draws | Svidler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pons with White | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Svidler with White | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pons | Draws | Svidler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| Rapid | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pons | Draws | Svidler |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Peter Svidler | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 6th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Nov 2015 | Peter Svidler | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 20th chT-EU |
| Nov 2011 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 18th chT-EU |
| Jul 2009 | Peter Svidler | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Donostia A |
| Nov 2008 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Olympiad-38 |
| Mar 2007 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Sicilian | 16th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2007 | Peter Svidler | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Catalan | 16th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2006 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 15th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2006 | Peter Svidler | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 15th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2006 | Peter Svidler | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 23rd Morelia/Linares |
| Feb 2006 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | 23rd Morelia/Linares |
| Mar 2005 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 14th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2005 | Peter Svidler | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 14th Amber Rapid |
| Jun 2004 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | 17th Leon |
| Jun 2004 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | 17th Leon |
| Jun 2004 | Peter Svidler | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 17th Leon |
| Jun 2004 | Peter Svidler | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 17th Leon |
| Mar 2004 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 13th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2004 | Peter Svidler | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 1994 | Peter Svidler | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1st Linares Anibal Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Francisco Vallejo Pons and Peter Svidler?
In 20 recorded games, Francisco Vallejo Pons has 3 wins, Peter Svidler has 7 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Francisco Vallejo Pons and Peter Svidler played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Jan 1994 to Apr 2019.
What openings do Francisco Vallejo Pons and Peter Svidler play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.