Pentala Harikrishna vs Anton Korobov
GM Pentala Harikrishna (2655) · GM Anton Korobov (2621)
Pentala Harikrishna and Anton Korobov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2008 and the most recent in Feb 2023. Harikrishna leads 6 wins to 1, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Harikrishna | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harikrishna with White | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Korobov with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Harikrishna | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Harikrishna | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Pentala Harikrishna | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | chT-CZE 2223 |
| Sep 2022 | Anton Korobov | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-POL Ekstraliga |
| Sep 2021 | Pentala Harikrishna | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 36th EU-Cup |
| Jan 2020 | Anton Korobov | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-CZE 1920 |
| Feb 2019 | Pentala Harikrishna | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Sicilian | chT-CZE 1819 |
| Dec 2017 | Anton Korobov | Pentala Harikrishna | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2017 | Pentala Harikrishna | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Huaian IMSA Blitz 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Anton Korobov | Pentala Harikrishna | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Huaian IMSA Blitz 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Pentala Harikrishna | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Huaian IMSA Rapid 2nd |
| Oct 2008 | Anton Korobov | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 1st WMSG Blitz Team KO |
| Oct 2008 | Pentala Harikrishna | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Torre Attack | 1st WMSG Blitz Team KO |
| Oct 2008 | Pentala Harikrishna | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1st WMSG Blitz Team |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pentala Harikrishna and Anton Korobov?
In 12 recorded games, Pentala Harikrishna has 6 wins, Anton Korobov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Pentala Harikrishna and Anton Korobov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Oct 2008 to Feb 2023.
What openings do Pentala Harikrishna and Anton Korobov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Alapin (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.