Peter Svidler vs Alexander Motylev
GM Peter Svidler (2682) · GM Alexander Motylev (2543)
Peter Svidler and Alexander Motylev have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2003 and the most recent in Jan 2016. Svidler leads 3 wins to 1, with 9 draws (31% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 31 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Svidler | Draws | Motylev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svidler with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Motylev with White | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Svidler | Draws | Motylev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Svidler | Draws | Motylev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Alexander Motylev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Keres Memorial Rapid 25th |
| Oct 2015 | Alexander Motylev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Aug 2015 | Alexander Motylev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-RUS 68th |
| Oct 2013 | Peter Svidler | Alexander Motylev | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-RUS 66th |
| Oct 2011 | Peter Svidler | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Bundesliga 2011-12 |
| Apr 2011 | Alexander Motylev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 18th chT-RUS |
| Apr 2010 | Peter Svidler | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17th chT-RUS |
| Oct 2009 | Peter Svidler | Alexander Motylev | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 25th EU-Cup |
| Jan 2007 | Alexander Motylev | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Corus |
| Dec 2005 | Peter Svidler | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-RUS Superfinal |
| Nov 2004 | Peter Svidler | Alexander Motylev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Open | ch-RUS 57th |
| Sep 2003 | Alexander Motylev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 56th ch-RUS |
| Feb 2003 | Alexander Motylev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Bermuda-A |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Peter Svidler and Alexander Motylev?
In 13 recorded games, Peter Svidler has 3 wins, Alexander Motylev has 1 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Peter Svidler and Alexander Motylev played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Feb 2003 to Jan 2016.
What openings do Peter Svidler and Alexander Motylev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.