Ivan Cheparinov vs Pentala Harikrishna
GM Ivan Cheparinov (2631) · GM Pentala Harikrishna (2655)
Ivan Cheparinov and Pentala Harikrishna have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2005 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Cheparinov leads 1 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Cheparinov | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheparinov with White | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Harikrishna with White | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Cheparinov | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Cheparinov | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Ivan Cheparinov | Pentala Harikrishna | 0-1 | Italian Game | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Feb 2024 | Ivan Cheparinov | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Bundesliga 2023-24 |
| Sep 2022 | Ivan Cheparinov | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Sep 2016 | Ivan Cheparinov | Pentala Harikrishna | 0-1 | Catalan | chT-ESP Div Honor |
| Aug 2015 | Pentala Harikrishna | Ivan Cheparinov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-TUR |
| Feb 2015 | Ivan Cheparinov | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 13th Gibraltar Masters |
| Aug 2014 | Pentala Harikrishna | Ivan Cheparinov | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | chT-TUR |
| Nov 2012 | Ivan Cheparinov | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Sep 2010 | Ivan Cheparinov | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Olympiad-39 |
| Jan 2008 | Ivan Cheparinov | Pentala Harikrishna | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Corus B |
| Dec 2005 | Pentala Harikrishna | Ivan Cheparinov | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | 15th Pamplona |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Ivan Cheparinov and Pentala Harikrishna?
In 11 recorded games, Ivan Cheparinov has 1 wins, Pentala Harikrishna has 3 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Ivan Cheparinov and Pentala Harikrishna played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Dec 2005 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Ivan Cheparinov and Pentala Harikrishna play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.