Pentala Harikrishna vs Hao Wang
GM Pentala Harikrishna (2655) · GM Hao Wang (2684)
Pentala Harikrishna and Hao Wang have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2005 and the most recent in Jun 2023. Harikrishna leads 5 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Harikrishna | Draws | Wang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harikrishna with White | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Wang with White | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Harikrishna | Draws | Wang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| Blitz | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Harikrishna | Draws | Wang |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Pentala Harikrishna | Hao Wang | 1-0 | Catalan | 5th Prague Masters |
| Dec 2019 | Hao Wang | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-CHN |
| Dec 2017 | Pentala Harikrishna | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Huaian IMSA Basque 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Hao Wang | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Huaian IMSA Basque 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Hao Wang | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Sicilian | Huaian IMSA Blitz 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Pentala Harikrishna | Hao Wang | 0-1 | Italian Game | Huaian IMSA Blitz 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Pentala Harikrishna | Hao Wang | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Huaian IMSA Rapid 2nd |
| Jul 2016 | Hao Wang | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7th Danzhou |
| Feb 2016 | Pentala Harikrishna | Hao Wang | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Hao Wang | Pentala Harikrishna | 0-1 | Indian Defense | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Pentala Harikrishna | Hao Wang | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | China Elite Mind rapid |
| Jun 2015 | Hao Wang | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10th Edmonton |
| Dec 2014 | Hao Wang | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Pentala Harikrishna | Hao Wang | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Jan 2013 | Pentala Harikrishna | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 75th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jul 2011 | Hao Wang | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8th WchT |
| May 2009 | Hao Wang | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 39th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| May 2009 | Pentala Harikrishna | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 39th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Jul 2005 | Hao Wang | Pentala Harikrishna | 0-1 | Scotch Game | 2nd Sanjin Hotel Cup |
Interactive board, all 19 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Pentala Harikrishna and Hao Wang?
In 19 recorded games, Pentala Harikrishna has 5 wins, Hao Wang has 6 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Pentala Harikrishna and Hao Wang played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Jul 2005 to Jun 2023.
What openings do Pentala Harikrishna and Hao Wang play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.