Peter Svidler vs Anish Giri
GM Peter Svidler (2682) · GM Anish Giri (2764)
13
Svidler wins
21
draws
10
Giri wins
44
games
Peter Svidler and Anish Giri have played 44 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2010 and the most recent in Feb 2024. Svidler leads 13 wins to 10, with 21 draws (52% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Svidler | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svidler with White | 23 | 6 | 13 | 4 |
| Giri with White | 21 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Svidler | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Classical | 17 | 4 | 11 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Svidler | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 44 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Peter Svidler | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Chessable Masters Div 2 Lose |
| Feb 2024 | Anish Giri | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Chessable Masters Div 2 Lose |
| Feb 2024 | Anish Giri | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | English Opening | Chessable Masters Div 2 Lose |
| Jun 2021 | Peter Svidler | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Italian Game | Goldmoney Asian Prelim |
| May 2021 | Anish Giri | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
| Nov 2020 | Peter Svidler | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Skilling Open Prelim |
| Sep 2020 | Anish Giri | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Peter Svidler | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Peter Svidler | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Anish Giri | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Anish Giri | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Peter Svidler | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Peter Svidler | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Peter Svidler | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Anish Giri | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | English Opening | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Anish Giri | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Anish Giri | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | English Opening | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Anish Giri | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Sep 2020 | Peter Svidler | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final |
| Jul 2020 | Peter Svidler | Anish Giri | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Peter Svidler | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Anish Giri | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Anish Giri | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Aug 2019 | Peter Svidler | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Amsterdam Levitov Rapid |
| Aug 2019 | Anish Giri | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Sicilian | Amsterdam Levitov Blitz |
| Jan 2018 | Peter Svidler | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 80th Tata Steel Masters |
| Apr 2017 | Peter Svidler | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Shenzhen Du Te Cup |
| Mar 2017 | Anish Giri | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Shenzhen Du Te Cup |
| Sep 2016 | Peter Svidler | Anish Giri | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10th Moscow Tal Memorial |
| Sep 2016 | Peter Svidler | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 10th Moscow Tal Blitz Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Svidler and Anish Giri?
In 44 recorded games, Peter Svidler has 13 wins, Anish Giri has 10 wins, and they have drawn 21 times.
How many times have Peter Svidler and Anish Giri played each other?
Our database records 44 games between them, from Jun 2010 to Feb 2024.
What openings do Peter Svidler and Anish Giri play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games), followed by the Grünfeld Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.