Pentala Harikrishna vs Matthias Bluebaum
GM Pentala Harikrishna (2655) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2694)
Pentala Harikrishna and Matthias Bluebaum have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2015 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Harikrishna leads 3 wins to 2, with 6 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Harikrishna | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harikrishna with White | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Bluebaum with White | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Harikrishna | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Harikrishna | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | FIDE World Blitz Team 5-8th |
| Jun 2025 | Pentala Harikrishna | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Jun 2025 | Pentala Harikrishna | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | TCh-POL Ekstraliga 2025 |
| Oct 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | chT-POL Ekstraliga 2024 |
| Oct 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Bundesliga 2023-24 |
| Sep 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | chT-POL Ekstraliga |
| Sep 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-POL Ekstraliga |
| Nov 2021 | Matthias Bluebaum | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Aug 2020 | Pentala Harikrishna | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Online Olympiad Div Top A |
| Nov 2016 | Pentala Harikrishna | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 32nd EU-Cup |
| Oct 2015 | Pentala Harikrishna | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 9th Wch Blitz |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Pentala Harikrishna and Matthias Bluebaum?
In 11 recorded games, Pentala Harikrishna has 3 wins, Matthias Bluebaum has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Pentala Harikrishna and Matthias Bluebaum played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 2015 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Pentala Harikrishna and Matthias Bluebaum play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (1 games), followed by the Catalan (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.