Peter Svidler vs Ernesto Inarkiev
GM Peter Svidler (2682) · GM Ernesto Inarkiev (2641)
Peter Svidler and Ernesto Inarkiev have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2006 and the most recent in May 2020. Svidler leads 5 wins to 4, with 7 draws (56% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Svidler | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svidler with White | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Inarkiev with White | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Svidler | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Blitz | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Svidler | Draws | Inarkiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E63 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Peter Svidler | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Play for Russia Prelim |
| May 2020 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Play for Russia Prelim |
| Dec 2017 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | ch-RUS 70th |
| Oct 2017 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 33rd EU-Cup |
| Nov 2016 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Bundesliga 2016-17 |
| Oct 2016 | Peter Svidler | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-RUS 69th |
| Oct 2015 | Peter Svidler | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Peter Svidler | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Oct 2013 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | ch-RUS 66th |
| Oct 2012 | Peter Svidler | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Slav Defense | St Petersburg Cup Rapid |
| May 2010 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Astrakhan FIDE GP |
| Oct 2008 | Peter Svidler | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS Superfinal 61st |
| May 2008 | Peter Svidler | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Baku FIDE GP |
| Dec 2007 | Peter Svidler | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 60th RUS-ch Superfinal |
| Dec 2006 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS Superfinal |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Peter Svidler and Ernesto Inarkiev?
In 16 recorded games, Peter Svidler has 5 wins, Ernesto Inarkiev has 4 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Peter Svidler and Ernesto Inarkiev played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Dec 2006 to May 2020.
What openings do Peter Svidler and Ernesto Inarkiev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.