Hao Wang vs Anish Giri
GM Hao Wang (2684) · GM Anish Giri (2764)
Hao Wang and Anish Giri have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2011 and the most recent in Jun 2022. Wang leads 6 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (63% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wang | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wang with White | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Giri with White | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wang | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Blitz | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wang | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Hao Wang | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10th Norway Chess |
| Jun 2022 | Hao Wang | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10th Norway Chess Armageddon |
| May 2022 | Anish Giri | Hao Wang | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10th Norway Masters Blitz |
| Oct 2021 | Anish Giri | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess Super League |
| Apr 2021 | Anish Giri | Hao Wang | 1-0 | Catalan | Candidates Tournament |
| Dec 2020 | Anish Giri | Hao Wang | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11th Danzhou |
| Dec 2020 | Hao Wang | Anish Giri | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11th Danzhou |
| Mar 2020 | Hao Wang | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Candidates Tournament |
| Dec 2018 | Hao Wang | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2013 | Hao Wang | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2013 | Anish Giri | Hao Wang | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2013 | Hao Wang | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Anish Giri | Hao Wang | 1-0 | Catalan | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Sep 2013 | Hao Wang | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Paris FIDE GP |
| Jul 2013 | Hao Wang | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Philidor | Beijing FIDE GP |
| Jan 2013 | Anish Giri | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 75th Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2012 | Hao Wang | Anish Giri | 1-0 | English Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2012 | Anish Giri | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Sep 2012 | Anish Giri | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 1st London FIDE GP |
| Aug 2012 | Hao Wang | Anish Giri | 1-0 | English Opening | 45th Biel GM |
| Jul 2012 | Anish Giri | Hao Wang | 0-1 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 45th Biel GM |
| Dec 2011 | Anish Giri | Hao Wang | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold |
| Dec 2011 | Hao Wang | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Jan 2011 | Anish Giri | Hao Wang | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 73rd Tata Steel Masters |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hao Wang and Anish Giri?
In 24 recorded games, Hao Wang has 6 wins, Anish Giri has 9 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Hao Wang and Anish Giri played each other?
Our database records 24 games between them, from Jan 2011 to Jun 2022.
What openings do Hao Wang and Anish Giri play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.