Peter Svidler vs Konstantin Sakaev
GM Peter Svidler (2682) · GM Konstantin Sakaev (2535)
Peter Svidler and Konstantin Sakaev have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1992 and the most recent in Aug 2015. Svidler leads 1 wins to 1, with 12 draws (14% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 29 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Svidler | Draws | Sakaev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svidler with White | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Sakaev with White | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Svidler | Draws | Sakaev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Svidler | Draws | Sakaev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Peter Svidler | Konstantin Sakaev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | St Petersburg Summer Rapid |
| Oct 2008 | Konstantin Sakaev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-RUS Superfinal 61st |
| Dec 2007 | Konstantin Sakaev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 60th RUS-ch Superfinal |
| Feb 2006 | Peter Svidler | Konstantin Sakaev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA |
| Dec 1998 | Konstantin Sakaev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | ch-St Petersburg 5' |
| Aug 1998 | Peter Svidler | Konstantin Sakaev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 51st ch-RUS |
| Apr 1997 | Konstantin Sakaev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | St Petersburg |
| Mar 1997 | Konstantin Sakaev | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-St Petersburg |
| Jan 1996 | Peter Svidler | Konstantin Sakaev | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-St Petersburg |
| Jan 1996 | Peter Svidler | Konstantin Sakaev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Moscow PCA Qualifier |
| Jan 1995 | Peter Svidler | Konstantin Sakaev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-St Petersburg |
| Jan 1995 | Konstantin Sakaev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | King's Pawn Game | chT-YUG |
| Jan 1995 | Peter Svidler | Konstantin Sakaev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Moscow |
| Jan 1992 | Konstantin Sakaev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Moscow Alekhine Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Svidler and Konstantin Sakaev?
In 14 recorded games, Peter Svidler has 1 wins, Konstantin Sakaev has 1 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Peter Svidler and Konstantin Sakaev played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 1992 to Aug 2015.
What openings do Peter Svidler and Konstantin Sakaev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.