Gata Kamsky vs Viswanathan Anand
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Viswanathan Anand (2739)
Gata Kamsky and Viswanathan Anand have played 42 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1990 and the most recent in Dec 2018. Kamsky leads 12 wins to 11, with 19 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Anand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 21 | 6 | 13 | 2 |
| Anand with White | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Anand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 33 | 8 | 16 | 9 |
| Blitz | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Anand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 42 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Viswanathan Anand | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Owen Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Mar 2009 | Gata Kamsky | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2009 | Viswanathan Anand | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18th Amber Rapid |
| Nov 2007 | Gata Kamsky | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Viswanathan Anand | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Sicilian | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| May 2006 | Gata Kamsky | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2nd Sofia MTel Masters |
| May 2006 | Viswanathan Anand | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2nd Sofia MTel Masters |
| Jan 2006 | Gata Kamsky | Viswanathan Anand | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Corus |
| Jun 1996 | Gata Kamsky | Viswanathan Anand | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | Dos Hermanas |
| Jan 1996 | Gata Kamsky | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Amber Blindfold 05th |
| Jan 1996 | Viswanathan Anand | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 05th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 1995 | Viswanathan Anand | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 04th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 1995 | Gata Kamsky | Viswanathan Anand | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Amber Blindfold 04th |
| Jan 1995 | Gata Kamsky | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | PCA-Wch Candidates Final |
| Jan 1995 | Viswanathan Anand | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | PCA-Wch Candidates Final |
| Jan 1995 | Viswanathan Anand | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | PCA-Wch Candidates Final |
| Jan 1995 | Gata Kamsky | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | PCA-Wch Candidates Final |
| Jan 1995 | Gata Kamsky | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | PCA-Wch Candidates Final |
| Jan 1995 | Gata Kamsky | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | PCA-Wch Candidates Final |
| Jan 1995 | Viswanathan Anand | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | PCA-Wch Candidates Final |
| Oct 1994 | Gata Kamsky | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | Buenos Aires Sicilian |
| Oct 1994 | Viswanathan Anand | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | Buenos Aires Sicilian |
| Apr 1994 | Viswanathan Anand | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 03rd Amber Rapid |
| Apr 1994 | Gata Kamsky | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 3rd Amber Blindfold |
| Jan 1994 | Gata Kamsky | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Candidates FIDE sf1 |
| Jan 1994 | Viswanathan Anand | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Candidates FIDE sf1 |
| Jan 1994 | Viswanathan Anand | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Linares 12th |
| Jan 1994 | Viswanathan Anand | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Candidates FIDE sf1 |
| Jan 1994 | Gata Kamsky | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Candidates FIDE sf1 |
| Jan 1994 | Gata Kamsky | Viswanathan Anand | 1-0 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Candidates FIDE sf1 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Viswanathan Anand?
In 42 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 12 wins, Viswanathan Anand has 11 wins, and they have drawn 19 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Viswanathan Anand played each other?
Our database records 42 games between them, from Jan 1990 to Dec 2018.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Viswanathan Anand play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.