Pentala Harikrishna vs Vincent Keymer
GM Pentala Harikrishna (2655) · GM Vincent Keymer (2767)
Pentala Harikrishna and Vincent Keymer have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2020 and the most recent in Feb 2025. Harikrishna leads 4 wins to 1, with 6 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Harikrishna | Draws | Keymer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harikrishna with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Keymer with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Harikrishna | Draws | Keymer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Harikrishna | Draws | Keymer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Pentala Harikrishna | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 87th Tata Steel Masters |
| Aug 2024 | Pentala Harikrishna | Vincent Keymer | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Rubinstein Memorial 60th |
| Sep 2023 | Vincent Keymer | Pentala Harikrishna | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Sep 2023 | Pentala Harikrishna | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Sep 2023 | Pentala Harikrishna | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Jun 2023 | Vincent Keymer | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 5th Prague Masters |
| Oct 2022 | Vincent Keymer | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Aimchess Rapid Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Vincent Keymer | Pentala Harikrishna | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 53rd Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2020 | Pentala Harikrishna | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 53rd Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2020 | Pentala Harikrishna | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 53rd Biel |
| Jul 2020 | Vincent Keymer | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 53rd Biel Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pentala Harikrishna and Vincent Keymer?
In 11 recorded games, Pentala Harikrishna has 4 wins, Vincent Keymer has 1 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Pentala Harikrishna and Vincent Keymer played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jul 2020 to Feb 2025.
What openings do Pentala Harikrishna and Vincent Keymer play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.