Javokhir Sindarov vs Anish Giri
GM Javokhir Sindarov (2777) · GM Anish Giri (2764)
Javokhir Sindarov and Anish Giri have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2023 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Sindarov leads 0 wins to 2 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (20% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 60 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sindarov | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sindarov with White | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Giri with White | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sindarov | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Blitz | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| unknown | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sindarov | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B55 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Anish Giri | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | GCT: Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2026 | Blitz |
| Aug 2026 | Sindarov,Javokhir | Giri,A | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Saint Louis Rapid 2026 |
| May 2026 | Javokhir Sindarov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | GCT Super ROM Classic |
| Apr 2026 | Anish Giri | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | FIDE Candidates 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Javokhir Sindarov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | FIDE Candidates 2026 |
| Jan 2026 | Anish Giri | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 88th Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2024 | A Giri | Javokhir Sindarov | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Javokhir Sindarov | A Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Javokhir Sindarov | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | Anish Giri | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Qatar Masters Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Javokhir Sindarov and Anish Giri?
In 10 recorded games, Javokhir Sindarov has 0 wins, Anish Giri has 2 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Javokhir Sindarov and Anish Giri played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 2023 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Javokhir Sindarov and Anish Giri play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.