Peter Svidler vs Alireza Firouzja
GM Peter Svidler (2682) · GM Alireza Firouzja (2749)
Peter Svidler and Alireza Firouzja have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2018 and the most recent in Jun 2021. Svidler leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Svidler | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svidler with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Firouzja with White | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Svidler | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Svidler | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B80 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Goldmoney Asian Prelim |
| Jun 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Paris GCT Blitz |
| Jun 2021 | Peter Svidler | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Paris GCT Blitz |
| Jun 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Paris GCT Rapid |
| May 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
| Apr 2021 | Peter Svidler | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | English Opening | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2020 | Peter Svidler | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | Skilling Open Prelim |
| Dec 2019 | Peter Svidler | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | English Opening | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2018 | Alireza Firouzja | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2018 | Peter Svidler | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Wch Rapid |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Peter Svidler and Alireza Firouzja?
In 12 recorded games, Peter Svidler has 3 wins, Alireza Firouzja has 5 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Peter Svidler and Alireza Firouzja played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Dec 2018 to Jun 2021.
What openings do Peter Svidler and Alireza Firouzja play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.