Mikhail Gurevich vs Viswanathan Anand
GM Mikhail Gurevich (2548) · GM Viswanathan Anand (2739)
Mikhail Gurevich and Viswanathan Anand have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1988 and the most recent in Nov 2006. Gurevich leads 2 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Pawn Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Anand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurevich with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Anand with White | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Anand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Classical | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Anand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Mikhail Gurevich | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10th Corsica Masters rap |
| Nov 2006 | Viswanathan Anand | Mikhail Gurevich | 1-0 | French Defense | 10th Corsica Masters rap |
| Nov 2005 | Viswanathan Anand | Mikhail Gurevich | 1-0 | King's Pawn Game | 09th Corsica Masters |
| Nov 2005 | Mikhail Gurevich | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 09th Corsica Masters |
| Oct 2005 | Viswanathan Anand | Mikhail Gurevich | 1-0 | King's Pawn Game | Venaco KO |
| Oct 2005 | Mikhail Gurevich | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Venaco KO |
| Nov 2004 | Viswanathan Anand | Mikhail Gurevich | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 08th Corsica Masters Rapid |
| Nov 2004 | Mikhail Gurevich | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 08th Corsica Masters Rapid |
| Nov 2002 | Mikhail Gurevich | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Corsica Masters Rap 06th |
| Nov 2002 | Viswanathan Anand | Mikhail Gurevich | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Corsica Masters Rap 06th |
| Jan 1992 | Mikhail Gurevich | Viswanathan Anand | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 34th Reggio Emilia A 9192 |
| Jan 1991 | Viswanathan Anand | Mikhail Gurevich | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Linares 09 |
| Jan 1990 | Viswanathan Anand | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1990 | Viswanathan Anand | Mikhail Gurevich | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | 15th Interzonal |
| Jan 1988 | Viswanathan Anand | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | 31st Reggio Emilia A 8889 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Mikhail Gurevich and Viswanathan Anand?
In 15 recorded games, Mikhail Gurevich has 2 wins, Viswanathan Anand has 9 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Mikhail Gurevich and Viswanathan Anand played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 1988 to Nov 2006.
What openings do Mikhail Gurevich and Viswanathan Anand play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Pawn Game (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.