Gata Kamsky vs Peter Svidler
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Peter Svidler (2682)
Gata Kamsky and Peter Svidler have played 23 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1995 and the most recent in Sep 2020. Kamsky leads 6 wins to 5, with 12 draws (48% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Svidler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Svidler with White | 10 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Svidler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 4 | 9 | 3 |
| Blitz | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Svidler |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Peter Svidler | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue |
| May 2016 | Peter Svidler | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | chT-RUS 23rd |
| May 2015 | Gata Kamsky | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | chT-RUS rapid |
| Apr 2014 | Gata Kamsky | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 21st chT-RUS |
| May 2013 | Gata Kamsky | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Thessaloniki FIDE GP |
| Apr 2013 | Gata Kamsky | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | London System | chT-RUS 20th |
| Dec 2012 | Gata Kamsky | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | 2nd Tashkent FIDE GP |
| Sep 2011 | Gata Kamsky | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Peter Svidler | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE World Cup |
| Apr 2009 | Gata Kamsky | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Nalchik FIDE GP |
| Nov 2008 | Gata Kamsky | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Sicilian | Olympiad-38 |
| Nov 2008 | Peter Svidler | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3rd Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Peter Svidler | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Owen Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Gata Kamsky | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | London System | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Jul 2008 | Peter Svidler | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Sochi FIDE GP |
| May 2008 | Gata Kamsky | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Baku FIDE GP |
| Dec 2007 | Gata Kamsky | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2007 | Peter Svidler | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2007 | Gata Kamsky | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2007 | Peter Svidler | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE World Cup |
| May 2006 | Peter Svidler | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2nd Sofia MTel Masters |
| May 2006 | Gata Kamsky | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Sicilian | 2nd Sofia MTel Masters |
| Jan 1995 | Peter Svidler | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Groningen |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Peter Svidler?
In 23 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 6 wins, Peter Svidler has 5 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Peter Svidler played each other?
Our database records 23 games between them, from Jan 1995 to Sep 2020.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Peter Svidler play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the London System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.