Krishnan Sasikiran vs Pentala Harikrishna
GM Krishnan Sasikiran (2546) · GM Pentala Harikrishna (2655)
Krishnan Sasikiran and Pentala Harikrishna have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2000 and the most recent in Oct 2015. Sasikiran leads 4 wins to 2, with 13 draws (32% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sasikiran | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sasikiran with White | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Harikrishna with White | 11 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sasikiran | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 4 | 12 | 2 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sasikiran | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A17 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Pentala Harikrishna | Krishnan Sasikiran | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9th Wch Blitz |
| May 2011 | Pentala Harikrishna | Krishnan Sasikiran | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-Asia |
| Sep 2004 | Krishnan Sasikiran | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Pune |
| Jan 2004 | Pentala Harikrishna | Krishnan Sasikiran | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-Commonwealth |
| Jan 2003 | Pentala Harikrishna | Krishnan Sasikiran | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-IND |
| Dec 2002 | Pentala Harikrishna | Krishnan Sasikiran | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 78th Hastings |
| Jan 2002 | Krishnan Sasikiran | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-IND 39th |
| Dec 2001 | Krishnan Sasikiran | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 77th Hastings 0102 |
| Aug 2001 | Pentala Harikrishna | Krishnan Sasikiran | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-Asia |
| Jun 2001 | Pentala Harikrishna | Krishnan Sasikiran | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | ch-IND |
| May 2001 | Pentala Harikrishna | Krishnan Sasikiran | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3rd Lausanne YM |
| May 2001 | Krishnan Sasikiran | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 3rd Lausanne YM |
| May 2001 | Krishnan Sasikiran | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 3rd Lausanne YM |
| May 2001 | Pentala Harikrishna | Krishnan Sasikiran | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 3rd Lausanne YM |
| Sep 2000 | Pentala Harikrishna | Krishnan Sasikiran | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Wch U20 |
| Aug 2000 | Krishnan Sasikiran | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Penta Media GM |
| Jul 2000 | Krishnan Sasikiran | Pentala Harikrishna | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Hyderabad WIPRO |
| May 2000 | Pentala Harikrishna | Krishnan Sasikiran | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-IND |
| Feb 2000 | Krishnan Sasikiran | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 11th Goodricke Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Krishnan Sasikiran and Pentala Harikrishna?
In 19 recorded games, Krishnan Sasikiran has 4 wins, Pentala Harikrishna has 2 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Krishnan Sasikiran and Pentala Harikrishna played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Feb 2000 to Oct 2015.
What openings do Krishnan Sasikiran and Pentala Harikrishna play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (2 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.