Peter Svidler vs Nikita Vitiugov
GM Peter Svidler (2682) · GM Nikita Vitiugov (2666)
Peter Svidler and Nikita Vitiugov have played 26 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2006 and the most recent in Jul 2021. Svidler leads 7 wins to 0, with 19 draws (27% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Trompowsky Attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Svidler | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svidler with White | 16 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
| Vitiugov with White | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Svidler | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Blitz | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Svidler | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A14 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Nikita Vitiugov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2021 | Peter Svidler | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2021 | Nikita Vitiugov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2021 | Peter Svidler | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2020 | Peter Svidler | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-RUS 73rd |
| May 2019 | Peter Svidler | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Moscow FIDE GP |
| May 2019 | Nikita Vitiugov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Moscow FIDE GP |
| Dec 2018 | Peter Svidler | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2017 | Nikita Vitiugov | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | ch-RUS 70th playoff |
| Dec 2017 | Peter Svidler | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-RUS 70th playoff |
| Dec 2017 | Nikita Vitiugov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-RUS 70th |
| Oct 2016 | Nikita Vitiugov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-RUS 69th |
| Oct 2015 | Peter Svidler | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2015 | Peter Svidler | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-RUS 68th |
| Dec 2014 | Nikita Vitiugov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | ch-RUS 67th |
| Jun 2014 | Peter Svidler | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2013 | Peter Svidler | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-RUS 66th |
| Apr 2013 | Peter Svidler | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Alekhine Memorial |
| Oct 2012 | Nikita Vitiugov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | St Petersburg Cup Rapid |
| Aug 2012 | Peter Svidler | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | ch-RUS 65th |
| Dec 2010 | Nikita Vitiugov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-RUS 63rd |
| Sep 2010 | Nikita Vitiugov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Olympiad-39 |
| Dec 2009 | Peter Svidler | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | 62nd ch-RUS |
| Oct 2008 | Peter Svidler | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS Superfinal 61st |
| Dec 2007 | Peter Svidler | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Sicilian | 60th RUS-ch Superfinal |
| Dec 2006 | Peter Svidler | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-RUS Superfinal |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Svidler and Nikita Vitiugov?
In 26 recorded games, Peter Svidler has 7 wins, Nikita Vitiugov has 0 wins, and they have drawn 19 times.
How many times have Peter Svidler and Nikita Vitiugov played each other?
Our database records 26 games between them, from Dec 2006 to Jul 2021.
What openings do Peter Svidler and Nikita Vitiugov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Trompowsky Attack (2 games), followed by the Grünfeld Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.