Loek Van Wely vs Anish Giri
GM Loek Van Wely (2640) · GM Anish Giri (2764)
Loek Van Wely and Anish Giri have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2010 and the most recent in May 2025. Wely leads 2 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Trompowsky Attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wely | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wely with White | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Giri with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wely | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wely | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B80 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Loek Van Wely | A Giri | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | Chess.com Classic Play-In |
| Jun 2022 | Loek Van Wely | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Réti Opening | ch-EU Corporate |
| Dec 2017 | Anish Giri | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-NED rapid |
| Jan 2017 | Loek Van Wely | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 79th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2016 | Loek Van Wely | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 78th Tata Steel Masters |
| Oct 2015 | Loek Van Wely | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Réti Opening | ch-NED rapid |
| Jul 2015 | Loek Van Wely | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-NED |
| Jan 2015 | Anish Giri | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | 77th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2014 | Loek Van Wely | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | 76th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2013 | Loek Van Wely | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 75th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2012 | Loek Van Wely | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | 74th Tata Steel Masters |
| Nov 2010 | Anish Giri | Loek Van Wely | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Remco Heite 3rd |
| Aug 2010 | Anish Giri | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 5th Amsterdam NH Hotels |
| Aug 2010 | Loek Van Wely | Anish Giri | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5th Amsterdam NH Hotels |
| Jun 2010 | Loek Van Wely | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-NED 65 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Loek Van Wely and Anish Giri?
In 15 recorded games, Loek Van Wely has 2 wins, Anish Giri has 6 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Loek Van Wely and Anish Giri played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jun 2010 to May 2025.
What openings do Loek Van Wely and Anish Giri play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Trompowsky Attack (2 games), followed by the Semi-Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.