Pentala Harikrishna vs Ehsan Ghaem Maghami
GM Pentala Harikrishna (2655) · GM Ehsan Ghaem Maghami (2445)
Pentala Harikrishna and Ehsan Ghaem Maghami have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2000 and the most recent in Dec 2018. Harikrishna leads 2 wins to 0, with 10 draws (17% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Harikrishna | Draws | Maghami |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harikrishna with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Maghami with White | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Harikrishna | Draws | Maghami |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Harikrishna | Draws | Maghami |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Pentala Harikrishna | Ehsan Ghaem Maghami | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Ehsan Ghaem Maghami | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | chT-Asia final 16th |
| Nov 2010 | Ehsan Ghaem Maghami | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | 16th chT-Asia |
| Dec 2009 | Pentala Harikrishna | Ehsan Ghaem Maghami | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | chT-Asia 16th Tata Steel |
| Nov 2009 | Ehsan Ghaem Maghami | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Ponziani Opening | 3rd Asian Indoor Games Prelim |
| Oct 2008 | Pentala Harikrishna | Ehsan Ghaem Maghami | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 1st WMSG Blitz Team |
| Dec 2006 | Pentala Harikrishna | Ehsan Ghaem Maghami | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 15th Asia Rapid |
| Aug 2004 | Ehsan Ghaem Maghami | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 14th Abu Dhabi Open |
| Sep 2003 | Pentala Harikrishna | Ehsan Ghaem Maghami | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Sharjah Open |
| Aug 2001 | Pentala Harikrishna | Ehsan Ghaem Maghami | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-Asia |
| Jul 2001 | Ehsan Ghaem Maghami | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-Asia U20 |
| Aug 2000 | Ehsan Ghaem Maghami | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Penta Media GM |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pentala Harikrishna and Ehsan Ghaem Maghami?
In 12 recorded games, Pentala Harikrishna has 2 wins, Ehsan Ghaem Maghami has 0 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Pentala Harikrishna and Ehsan Ghaem Maghami played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Aug 2000 to Dec 2018.
What openings do Pentala Harikrishna and Ehsan Ghaem Maghami play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.