Peter Svidler vs Evgeniy Najer
GM Peter Svidler (2682) · GM Evgeniy Najer (2580)
Peter Svidler and Evgeniy Najer have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2003 and the most recent in Dec 2020. Svidler leads 5 wins to 2, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Svidler | Draws | Najer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svidler with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Najer with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Svidler | Draws | Najer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Svidler | Draws | Najer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B55 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Evgeniy Najer | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2014 | Peter Svidler | Evgeniy Najer | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2006 | Peter Svidler | Evgeniy Najer | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-RUS Superfinal |
| Apr 2004 | Evgeniy Najer | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | ACP Blitz Final |
| Apr 2004 | Evgeniy Najer | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ACP Blitz Final |
| Apr 2004 | Peter Svidler | Evgeniy Najer | 1-0 | Sicilian | ACP Blitz Final |
| Apr 2004 | Evgeniy Najer | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | ACP Blitz Final |
| Apr 2004 | Peter Svidler | Evgeniy Najer | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ACP Blitz Final |
| Apr 2004 | Peter Svidler | Evgeniy Najer | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ACP Blitz Final |
| Apr 2004 | Evgeniy Najer | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ACP Blitz Prelim4 |
| May 2003 | Evgeniy Najer | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | St Petersburg-Moscow |
| May 2003 | Peter Svidler | Evgeniy Najer | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | St Petersburg-Moscow |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Svidler and Evgeniy Najer?
In 12 recorded games, Peter Svidler has 5 wins, Evgeniy Najer has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Peter Svidler and Evgeniy Najer played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from May 2003 to Dec 2020.
What openings do Peter Svidler and Evgeniy Najer play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Closed (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.