Laurent Fressinet vs Pentala Harikrishna
GM Laurent Fressinet (2608) · GM Pentala Harikrishna (2655)
Laurent Fressinet and Pentala Harikrishna have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 1998 and the most recent in Dec 2017. Fressinet leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Fressinet | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fressinet with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Harikrishna with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Fressinet | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Fressinet | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B83 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Pentala Harikrishna | Laurent Fressinet | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Wch Rapid |
| Mar 2016 | Laurent Fressinet | Pentala Harikrishna | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Pentala Harikrishna | Laurent Fressinet | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Laurent Fressinet | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | China Elite Mind rapid |
| Dec 2015 | Laurent Fressinet | Pentala Harikrishna | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Bundesliga 2015-16 |
| Jun 2014 | Pentala Harikrishna | Laurent Fressinet | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2014 | Laurent Fressinet | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2013 | Pentala Harikrishna | Laurent Fressinet | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Bundesliga 2013-14 |
| Oct 2006 | Pentala Harikrishna | Laurent Fressinet | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Cap d'Agde A |
| Dec 2005 | Pentala Harikrishna | Laurent Fressinet | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15th Pamplona |
| Nov 1998 | Laurent Fressinet | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | 37th Wch U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Laurent Fressinet and Pentala Harikrishna?
In 11 recorded games, Laurent Fressinet has 2 wins, Pentala Harikrishna has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Laurent Fressinet and Pentala Harikrishna played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Nov 1998 to Dec 2017.
What openings do Laurent Fressinet and Pentala Harikrishna play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.