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Peter Svidler vs Vadim Zvjaginsev

GM Peter Svidler (2682) · GM Vadim Zvjaginsev (2525)

5
Svidler wins
11
draws
4
Zvjaginsev wins
20
games

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

SplitGamesSvidlerDrawsZvjaginsev
Svidler with White11362
Zvjaginsev with White9252

Results by time format

FormatGamesSvidlerDrawsZvjaginsev
Classical16484
Blitz2110
Rapid2020

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesSvidlerDrawsZvjaginsev
D91Grünfeld Defense5221
B35Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon2110
B07Philidor1100
B22Sicilian: Alapin1010
B31Sicilian: Rossolimo1010
B51Sicilian: Rossolimo1010
B53Sicilian1010
B54Sicilian1010

All games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Dec 2023Peter SvidlerVadim Zvjaginsev1/2-1/2Sicilian: RossolimoWch Blitz
Oct 2015Peter SvidlerVadim Zvjaginsev1-0Queen's Indian Defense9th Wch Blitz
May 2015Vadim ZvjaginsevPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Sicilian: AlapinchT-RUS rapid
Dec 2014Peter SvidlerVadim Zvjaginsev1-0Sicilian: Accelerated Dragonch-RUS 67th
Oct 2012Vadim ZvjaginsevPeter Svidler1/2-1/2SicilianSt Petersburg Cup Rapid
Dec 2010Peter SvidlerVadim Zvjaginsev1/2-1/2French: Classical Variationch-RUS 63rd
Dec 2005Peter SvidlerVadim Zvjaginsev1/2-1/2Sicilian: Rossolimoch-RUS Superfinal
Apr 2003Peter SvidlerVadim Zvjaginsev1/2-1/2Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon04th Poikovsky Karpov
Sep 2001Vadim ZvjaginsevPeter Svidler1-0English Opening: Reverse SicilianMoscow Lightning
Oct 1998Peter SvidlerVadim Zvjaginsev1/2-1/2SicilianTilburg Fontys
Jan 1995Vadim ZvjaginsevPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Grünfeld DefensechT-YUG
Jan 1992Vadim ZvjaginsevPeter Svidler1/2-1/2English OpeningSt Petersburg Match
Jan 1992Vadim ZvjaginsevPeter Svidler0-1Grünfeld DefenseSt Petersburg Match
Jan 1992Peter SvidlerVadim Zvjaginsev1/2-1/2Dutch DefenseSt Petersburg Match
Jan 1992Peter SvidlerVadim Zvjaginsev0-1Sicilian: DragonSt Petersburg Match
Jan 1992Peter SvidlerVadim Zvjaginsev0-1Sicilian: ScheveningenSt Petersburg Match
Jan 1992Vadim ZvjaginsevPeter Svidler0-1Grünfeld DefenseSt Petersburg Match
Jan 1992Vadim ZvjaginsevPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Grünfeld Defensech-URS U18
Jan 1991Peter SvidlerVadim Zvjaginsev1-0Philidorch-URS U18
Jan 1990Vadim ZvjaginsevPeter Svidler1-0Grünfeld Defensech-URS U20
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Frequently asked questions

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.