Pentala Harikrishna vs Santosh Gujrathi Vidit
GM Pentala Harikrishna (2655) · GM Santosh Gujrathi Vidit (2697)
Pentala Harikrishna and Santosh Gujrathi Vidit have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2011 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Harikrishna leads 7 wins to 3, with 11 draws (48% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (3 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Harikrishna | Draws | Vidit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harikrishna with White | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| Vidit with White | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Harikrishna | Draws | Vidit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| Classical | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Harikrishna | Draws | Vidit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Chess.com Open PlayIn3 |
| Sep 2023 | Pentala Harikrishna | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Sep 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Sep 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Oct 2022 | Pentala Harikrishna | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Aimchess Rapid Prelim |
| Jun 2022 | Pentala Harikrishna | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4th Prague Masters |
| May 2022 | Pentala Harikrishna | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chessable Masters Prelim |
| Mar 2022 | Pentala Harikrishna | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Charity Cup Prelim |
| Feb 2020 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 2nd Prague Masters |
| Nov 2019 | Pentala Harikrishna | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Nov 2019 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Nov 2019 | Pentala Harikrishna | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Mar 2019 | Pentala Harikrishna | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1st Prague Masters |
| Nov 2018 | Pentala Harikrishna | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Nov 2018 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Nov 2018 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Pentala Harikrishna | 0-1 | Catalan | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Mar 2018 | Pentala Harikrishna | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | PRO League KO Stage |
| Dec 2017 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Catalan | Wch Blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Pentala Harikrishna | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | London System | 14th Gibraltar Masters |
| Oct 2015 | Pentala Harikrishna | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 9th Wch Blitz |
| May 2011 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Pentala Harikrishna | 0-1 | Catalan | ch-Asia |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pentala Harikrishna and Santosh Gujrathi Vidit?
In 21 recorded games, Pentala Harikrishna has 7 wins, Santosh Gujrathi Vidit has 3 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Pentala Harikrishna and Santosh Gujrathi Vidit played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from May 2011 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Pentala Harikrishna and Santosh Gujrathi Vidit play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (3 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.