Peter Svidler vs Teimour Radjabov
GM Peter Svidler (2682) · GM Teimour Radjabov (2689)
12
Svidler wins
31
draws
9
Radjabov wins
52
games
Peter Svidler and Teimour Radjabov have played 52 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2002 and the most recent in May 2025. Svidler leads 12 wins to 9, with 31 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Svidler | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svidler with White | 25 | 8 | 14 | 3 |
| Radjabov with White | 27 | 4 | 17 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Svidler | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 32 | 6 | 21 | 5 |
| Blitz | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Rapid | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Svidler | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A32 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 52 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Teimour Radjabov | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | English Opening | Karpov Cup - 50 years |
| Oct 2024 | Peter Svidler | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | TechM GCL 2024 |
| Oct 2024 | Teimour Radjabov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | TechM GCL 2024 |
| Jun 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Paris GCT Blitz |
| Jun 2021 | Peter Svidler | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Paris GCT Blitz |
| Jun 2021 | Peter Svidler | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Paris GCT Rapid |
| May 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
| Nov 2020 | Peter Svidler | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Skilling Open Prelim |
| Jul 2017 | Teimour Radjabov | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Geneva FIDE GP |
| May 2017 | Peter Svidler | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Moscow FIDE GP |
| Oct 2015 | Peter Svidler | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2015 | Teimour Radjabov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2015 | Peter Svidler | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2015 | Peter Svidler | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2015 | Teimour Radjabov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE World Cup |
| Feb 2015 | Peter Svidler | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Tbilisi FIDE GP |
| Oct 2014 | Teimour Radjabov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Baku FIDE GP |
| Sep 2013 | Peter Svidler | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | World Cup ACP |
| Sep 2013 | Teimour Radjabov | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Sicilian | World Cup ACP |
| Aug 2013 | Teimour Radjabov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Peter Svidler | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| May 2013 | Teimour Radjabov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 1st Norway Chess |
| May 2013 | Teimour Radjabov | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Norway Masters blitz |
| Mar 2013 | Teimour Radjabov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Candidates Tournament |
| Mar 2013 | Peter Svidler | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Candidates Tournament |
| Oct 2012 | Peter Svidler | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 28th EU-Cup |
| Jul 2012 | Peter Svidler | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | English Opening | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Teimour Radjabov | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Peter Svidler | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2011 | Peter Svidler | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 18th chT-EU |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Svidler and Teimour Radjabov?
In 52 recorded games, Peter Svidler has 12 wins, Teimour Radjabov has 9 wins, and they have drawn 31 times.
How many times have Peter Svidler and Teimour Radjabov played each other?
Our database records 52 games between them, from Jun 2002 to May 2025.
What openings do Peter Svidler and Teimour Radjabov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.