Peter Svidler vs Vadim Zvjaginsev
GM Peter Svidler (2682) · GM Vadim Zvjaginsev (2525)
Peter Svidler and Vadim Zvjaginsev have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1990 and the most recent in Dec 2023. Svidler leads 5 wins to 4, with 11 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Svidler | Draws | Zvjaginsev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svidler with White | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| Zvjaginsev with White | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Svidler | Draws | Zvjaginsev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Svidler | Draws | Zvjaginsev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Peter Svidler | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2015 | Peter Svidler | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9th Wch Blitz |
| May 2015 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | chT-RUS rapid |
| Dec 2014 | Peter Svidler | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | ch-RUS 67th |
| Oct 2012 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | St Petersburg Cup Rapid |
| Dec 2010 | Peter Svidler | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | ch-RUS 63rd |
| Dec 2005 | Peter Svidler | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-RUS Superfinal |
| Apr 2003 | Peter Svidler | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 04th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Sep 2001 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Moscow Lightning |
| Oct 1998 | Peter Svidler | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Tilburg Fontys |
| Jan 1995 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-YUG |
| Jan 1992 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | St Petersburg Match |
| Jan 1992 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | St Petersburg Match |
| Jan 1992 | Peter Svidler | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | St Petersburg Match |
| Jan 1992 | Peter Svidler | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | St Petersburg Match |
| Jan 1992 | Peter Svidler | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 0-1 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | St Petersburg Match |
| Jan 1992 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | St Petersburg Match |
| Jan 1992 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-URS U18 |
| Jan 1991 | Peter Svidler | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1-0 | Philidor | ch-URS U18 |
| Jan 1990 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-URS U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Svidler and Vadim Zvjaginsev?
In 20 recorded games, Peter Svidler has 5 wins, Vadim Zvjaginsev has 4 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Peter Svidler and Vadim Zvjaginsev played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Jan 1990 to Dec 2023.
What openings do Peter Svidler and Vadim Zvjaginsev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (5 games), followed by the Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.