Peter Svidler vs Santosh Gujrathi Vidit
GM Peter Svidler (2682) · GM Santosh Gujrathi Vidit (2697)
Peter Svidler and Santosh Gujrathi Vidit have played 34 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2017 and the most recent in Jun 2023. Svidler leads 10 wins to 14 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Rat Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Svidler | Draws | Vidit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svidler with White | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 |
| Vidit with White | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Svidler | Draws | Vidit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 25 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Svidler | Draws | Vidit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 34 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Nagpur Match |
| Jun 2023 | Peter Svidler | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 0-1 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | Nagpur Blitz Match 2 |
| Jun 2023 | Peter Svidler | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Nagpur Blitz Match 2 |
| Jun 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Nagpur Blitz Match 2 |
| Jun 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Sicilian | Nagpur Blitz Match 2 |
| Jun 2023 | Peter Svidler | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Nagpur Match |
| Jun 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Nagpur Match |
| Jun 2023 | Peter Svidler | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Nagpur Match |
| Jun 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Nagpur Blitz Match 2 |
| Jun 2023 | Peter Svidler | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Nagpur Blitz Match 2 |
| Jun 2023 | Peter Svidler | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Nagpur Blitz Match 2 |
| Jun 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | Nagpur Blitz Match 2 |
| Jun 2023 | Peter Svidler | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Nagpur Match |
| Jun 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | English Opening | Nagpur Match |
| Jun 2023 | Peter Svidler | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Nagpur Match |
| Jun 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Nagpur Match |
| Jun 2021 | Peter Svidler | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Goldmoney Asian Prelim |
| Nov 2020 | Peter Svidler | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Skilling Open Prelim |
| Oct 2020 | Peter Svidler | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | Chess24 October Blitz |
| Oct 2020 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | Chess24 October Blitz |
| Apr 2020 | Peter Svidler | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Pepe Cuenca Invitational |
| Apr 2020 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Pepe Cuenca Invitational |
| Apr 2020 | Peter Svidler | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Pepe Cuenca Invitational |
| Apr 2020 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Pepe Cuenca Invitational |
| Apr 2020 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Pepe Cuenca Invitational |
| Apr 2020 | Peter Svidler | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Pepe Cuenca Invitational |
| Apr 2020 | Peter Svidler | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Pepe Cuenca Invitational |
| Apr 2020 | Peter Svidler | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Pepe Cuenca Invitational |
| Apr 2020 | Peter Svidler | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Pepe Cuenca Invitational |
| Apr 2020 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Pepe Cuenca Invitational |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Svidler and Santosh Gujrathi Vidit?
In 34 recorded games, Peter Svidler has 10 wins, Santosh Gujrathi Vidit has 14 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Peter Svidler and Santosh Gujrathi Vidit played each other?
Our database records 34 games between them, from Jun 2017 to Jun 2023.
What openings do Peter Svidler and Santosh Gujrathi Vidit play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Rat Defense (3 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.