Luke J McShane vs Viswanathan Anand
GM Luke J McShane (2597) · GM Viswanathan Anand (2739)
Luke J McShane and Viswanathan Anand have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2003 and the most recent in Mar 2018. McShane leads 0 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | McShane | Draws | Anand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McShane with White | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Anand with White | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | McShane | Draws | Anand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | McShane | Draws | Anand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Luke J McShane | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Bundesliga 2017-18 |
| Dec 2017 | Luke J McShane | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2013 | Viswanathan Anand | Luke J McShane | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 5th London Classic Gp A |
| Dec 2013 | Luke J McShane | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5th London Classic Gp A |
| Dec 2012 | Viswanathan Anand | Luke J McShane | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | London Classic 4th |
| Dec 2011 | Luke J McShane | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3rd London Classic |
| Dec 2010 | Viswanathan Anand | Luke J McShane | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2nd London Classic |
| Dec 2007 | Viswanathan Anand | Luke J McShane | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Bundesliga 2007-08 |
| Mar 2007 | Luke J McShane | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | Sicilian | Bundesliga 2006-07 |
| Feb 2006 | Viswanathan Anand | Luke J McShane | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Bundesliga 2005-06 |
| Dec 2003 | Viswanathan Anand | Luke J McShane | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Bundesliga 2003-04 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Luke J McShane and Viswanathan Anand?
In 11 recorded games, Luke J McShane has 0 wins, Viswanathan Anand has 5 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Luke J McShane and Viswanathan Anand played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Dec 2003 to Mar 2018.
What openings do Luke J McShane and Viswanathan Anand play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.