Loek Van Wely vs Viswanathan Anand
GM Loek Van Wely (2640) · GM Viswanathan Anand (2739)
Loek Van Wely and Viswanathan Anand have played 40 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 1992 and the most recent in May 2018. Wely leads 2 wins to 20 - trailing overall, with 18 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wely | Draws | Anand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wely with White | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 |
| Anand with White | 22 | 0 | 8 | 14 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wely | Draws | Anand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 28 | 0 | 13 | 15 |
| Rapid | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wely | Draws | Anand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 40 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Loek Van Wely | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Bundesliga 2017-18 Playoff |
| Jan 2013 | Viswanathan Anand | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 75th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2010 | Loek Van Wely | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Corus |
| Mar 2008 | Loek Van Wely | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2008 | Viswanathan Anand | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17th Amber Blindfold |
| Jan 2008 | Loek Van Wely | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Corus |
| Mar 2007 | Viswanathan Anand | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2007 | Loek Van Wely | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 2007 | Viswanathan Anand | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Corus |
| Mar 2006 | Viswanathan Anand | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | 15th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2006 | Loek Van Wely | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 2006 | Viswanathan Anand | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Corus |
| Mar 2005 | Loek Van Wely | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | English Opening | 14th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2005 | Viswanathan Anand | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 14th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 2005 | Viswanathan Anand | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Corus |
| Oct 2004 | Viswanathan Anand | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Olympiad-36 |
| Mar 2004 | Loek Van Wely | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2004 | Viswanathan Anand | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 2004 | Loek Van Wely | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Corus |
| Mar 2003 | Viswanathan Anand | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian | 12th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2003 | Loek Van Wely | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 2003 | Viswanathan Anand | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Corus |
| Mar 2001 | Viswanathan Anand | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | French Defense | 10th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2001 | Loek Van Wely | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 2001 | Viswanathan Anand | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Corus |
| Mar 2000 | Viswanathan Anand | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 09th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2000 | Loek Van Wely | Viswanathan Anand | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 09th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 2000 | Viswanathan Anand | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Corus |
| Mar 1999 | Viswanathan Anand | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 08th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 1999 | Loek Van Wely | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 08th Amber Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Loek Van Wely and Viswanathan Anand?
In 40 recorded games, Loek Van Wely has 2 wins, Viswanathan Anand has 20 wins, and they have drawn 18 times.
How many times have Loek Van Wely and Viswanathan Anand played each other?
Our database records 40 games between them, from Oct 1992 to May 2018.
What openings do Loek Van Wely and Viswanathan Anand play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games), followed by the Queen's Gambit Accepted (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.