Peter Svidler vs Daniil Dubov
GM Peter Svidler (2682) · GM Daniil Dubov (2652)
Peter Svidler and Daniil Dubov have played 31 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2012 and the most recent in May 2025. Svidler leads 3 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 21 draws (32% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Svidler | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svidler with White | 18 | 2 | 12 | 4 |
| Dubov with White | 13 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Svidler | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 0 | 11 | 2 |
| Blitz | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| Rapid | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Svidler | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A40 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 31 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Daniil Dubov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Karpov Cup - 50 years |
| Sep 2024 | Daniil Dubov | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Jerusalem Masters |
| Sep 2023 | Peter Svidler | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Amsterdam Levitov Rapid |
| Sep 2023 | Daniil Dubov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Amsterdam Levitov Rapid |
| Aug 2023 | Peter Svidler | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | chT-World Rapid |
| Feb 2022 | Peter Svidler | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Levitov Chess 50k |
| Feb 2022 | Peter Svidler | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | English Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk2 KO |
| Jun 2021 | Peter Svidler | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Goldmoney Asian Prelim |
| May 2021 | Peter Svidler | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
| Dec 2020 | Peter Svidler | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-RUS 73rd |
| May 2020 | Daniil Dubov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | FIDE Steinitz Memorial |
| May 2020 | Peter Svidler | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | FIDE Steinitz Memorial |
| Apr 2020 | Daniil Dubov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 1st Abu Dhabi Super Blitz KO |
| Apr 2020 | Daniil Dubov | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | English Opening | 1st Abu Dhabi Super Blitz KO |
| Apr 2020 | Peter Svidler | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 1st Abu Dhabi Super Blitz KO |
| Dec 2019 | Daniil Dubov | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2019 | Peter Svidler | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Hamburg FIDE GP |
| Nov 2019 | Daniil Dubov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Hamburg FIDE GP |
| Nov 2019 | Daniil Dubov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Hamburg FIDE GP |
| Nov 2019 | Peter Svidler | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Hamburg FIDE GP |
| Nov 2019 | Peter Svidler | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Hamburg FIDE GP |
| Nov 2019 | Daniil Dubov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Hamburg FIDE GP |
| Jun 2019 | Peter Svidler | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Netanya Masters |
| Dec 2018 | Daniil Dubov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| May 2018 | Peter Svidler | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-RUS 25th |
| Mar 2018 | Peter Svidler | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz 11th |
| Mar 2018 | Daniil Dubov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | 11th Moscow Tal Memorial Rapid |
| Dec 2017 | Peter Svidler | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-RUS 70th |
| Oct 2015 | Daniil Dubov | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Wch Rapid |
| Aug 2015 | Peter Svidler | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS 68th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Svidler and Daniil Dubov?
In 31 recorded games, Peter Svidler has 3 wins, Daniil Dubov has 7 wins, and they have drawn 21 times.
How many times have Peter Svidler and Daniil Dubov played each other?
Our database records 31 games between them, from Aug 2012 to May 2025.
What openings do Peter Svidler and Daniil Dubov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games), followed by the Pirc Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.