Peter Svidler vs Pentala Harikrishna
GM Peter Svidler (2682) · GM Pentala Harikrishna (2655)
Peter Svidler and Pentala Harikrishna have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2004 and the most recent in Sep 2021. Svidler leads 5 wins to 2, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Svidler | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svidler with White | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Harikrishna with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Svidler | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Svidler | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Pentala Harikrishna | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 36th EU-Cup |
| Nov 2019 | Pentala Harikrishna | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Hamburg FIDE GP |
| Nov 2019 | Peter Svidler | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Hamburg FIDE GP |
| Nov 2017 | Pentala Harikrishna | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Palma de Mallorca FIDE GP |
| May 2017 | Pentala Harikrishna | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Moscow FIDE GP |
| Mar 2017 | Peter Svidler | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Shenzhen Du Te Cup |
| Mar 2017 | Pentala Harikrishna | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Shenzhen Du Te Cup |
| Apr 2013 | Peter Svidler | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Bundesliga 2012-13 |
| Feb 2009 | Peter Svidler | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7th Gibraltar Masters |
| Nov 2008 | Pentala Harikrishna | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Olympiad-38 |
| Apr 2004 | Peter Svidler | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ACP Blitz Prelim4 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Svidler and Pentala Harikrishna?
In 11 recorded games, Peter Svidler has 5 wins, Pentala Harikrishna has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Peter Svidler and Pentala Harikrishna played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Apr 2004 to Sep 2021.
What openings do Peter Svidler and Pentala Harikrishna play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.