Nikita Vitiugov vs Anish Giri
GM Nikita Vitiugov (2666) · GM Anish Giri (2764)
Nikita Vitiugov and Anish Giri have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2011 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Vitiugov leads 0 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 11 draws (21% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games). The average game between them lasted 32 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitiugov with White | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Giri with White | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Nikita Vitiugov | A Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 25th European Teams |
| Mar 2022 | Nikita Vitiugov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Berlin FIDE GP 3 Pool D |
| Mar 2022 | Anish Giri | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Berlin FIDE GP 3 Pool D |
| Mar 2022 | Nikita Vitiugov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Belgrade FIDE GP 2 Pool-B |
| Mar 2022 | Anish Giri | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Belgrade FIDE GP 2 Pool-B |
| Sep 2021 | Anish Giri | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Yasnaya Polyana Tolstoy Memorial |
| May 2020 | Nikita Vitiugov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 11th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
| Jan 2020 | Anish Giri | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 82nd Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2018 | Nikita Vitiugov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2018 | Anish Giri | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Shenzhen Du Te Cup 2nd |
| Nov 2018 | Nikita Vitiugov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Shenzhen Du Te Cup 2nd |
| Jan 2012 | Anish Giri | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Sicilian | 54th Reggio Emilia |
| Dec 2011 | Nikita Vitiugov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 54th Reggio Emilia |
| Apr 2011 | Anish Giri | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 18th chT-RUS |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Nikita Vitiugov and Anish Giri?
In 14 recorded games, Nikita Vitiugov has 0 wins, Anish Giri has 3 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Nikita Vitiugov and Anish Giri played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Apr 2011 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Nikita Vitiugov and Anish Giri play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.