Peter Svidler vs Evgeny Alekseev
GM Peter Svidler (2682) · GM Evgeny Alekseev (2500)
Peter Svidler and Evgeny Alekseev have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2005 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Svidler leads 4 wins to 3, with 12 draws (37% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 31 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Svidler | Draws | Alekseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svidler with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Alekseev with White | 13 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Svidler | Draws | Alekseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| Blitz | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Svidler | Draws | Alekseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Evgeny Alekseev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Jerusalem Masters |
| Dec 2019 | Peter Svidler | Evgeny Alekseev | 0-1 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2018 | Evgeny Alekseev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| May 2015 | Evgeny Alekseev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | chT-RUS rapid |
| Oct 2012 | Evgeny Alekseev | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Modern Defense | St Petersburg Cup Rapid |
| Aug 2012 | Peter Svidler | Evgeny Alekseev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-RUS playoff 65th |
| Aug 2012 | Evgeny Alekseev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-RUS 65th |
| May 2010 | Evgeny Alekseev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | Astrakhan FIDE GP |
| Dec 2009 | Peter Svidler | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 62nd ch-RUS |
| Apr 2009 | Evgeny Alekseev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Nalchik FIDE GP |
| Oct 2008 | Peter Svidler | Evgeny Alekseev | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-RUS playoff |
| Oct 2008 | Evgeny Alekseev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | ch-RUS playoff |
| Oct 2008 | Evgeny Alekseev | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-RUS Superfinal 61st |
| Aug 2008 | Evgeny Alekseev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Peter Svidler | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Jun 2008 | Evgeny Alekseev | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Foros Aerosvit 3rd |
| Apr 2008 | Peter Svidler | Evgeny Alekseev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-RUS |
| Dec 2006 | Evgeny Alekseev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-RUS Superfinal |
| Apr 2005 | Evgeny Alekseev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-RUS 12th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Svidler and Evgeny Alekseev?
In 19 recorded games, Peter Svidler has 4 wins, Evgeny Alekseev has 3 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Peter Svidler and Evgeny Alekseev played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Apr 2005 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Peter Svidler and Evgeny Alekseev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.