Pentala Harikrishna vs Gabriel Sargissian
GM Pentala Harikrishna (2655) · GM Gabriel Sargissian (2610)
Pentala Harikrishna and Gabriel Sargissian have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2006 and the most recent in Sep 2023. Harikrishna leads 3 wins to 3, with 9 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Harikrishna | Draws | Sargissian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harikrishna with White | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Sargissian with White | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Harikrishna | Draws | Sargissian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Harikrishna | Draws | Sargissian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Pentala Harikrishna | Gabriel Sargissian | 1-0 | Italian Game | chT-POL Ekstraliga |
| Aug 2023 | Gabriel Sargissian | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-World Rapid |
| Aug 2022 | Gabriel Sargissian | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Olympiad-44 |
| Dec 2021 | Gabriel Sargissian | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Catalan | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2018 | Gabriel Sargissian | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Olympiad-43 |
| Feb 2016 | Gabriel Sargissian | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Pentala Harikrishna | Gabriel Sargissian | 1-0 | Réti Opening | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Gabriel Sargissian | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | China Elite Mind rapid |
| Oct 2015 | Pentala Harikrishna | Gabriel Sargissian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Douglas PokerStars Open |
| Aug 2015 | Gabriel Sargissian | Pentala Harikrishna | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Sep 2014 | Pentala Harikrishna | Gabriel Sargissian | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Jun 2014 | Gabriel Sargissian | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2011 | Pentala Harikrishna | Gabriel Sargissian | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Jan 2008 | Pentala Harikrishna | Gabriel Sargissian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Corus B |
| Mar 2006 | Pentala Harikrishna | Gabriel Sargissian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 22nd Reykjavik Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Pentala Harikrishna and Gabriel Sargissian?
In 15 recorded games, Pentala Harikrishna has 3 wins, Gabriel Sargissian has 3 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Pentala Harikrishna and Gabriel Sargissian played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Mar 2006 to Sep 2023.
What openings do Pentala Harikrishna and Gabriel Sargissian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.