Peter Svidler vs Vladimir Malakhov
GM Peter Svidler (2682) · GM Vladimir Malakhov (2597)
Peter Svidler and Vladimir Malakhov have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in May 1997 and the most recent in May 2025. Svidler leads 6 wins to 4, with 10 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Svidler | Draws | Malakhov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svidler with White | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Malakhov with White | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Svidler | Draws | Malakhov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 5 | 9 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Svidler | Draws | Malakhov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A49 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Peter Svidler | Vladimir Malakhov | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Karpov Cup - 50 years |
| Dec 2017 | Vladimir Malakhov | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2017 | Peter Svidler | Vladimir Malakhov | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | ch-RUS 70th |
| May 2017 | Peter Svidler | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 24th chT-RUS |
| Oct 2015 | Peter Svidler | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Wch Rapid |
| May 2015 | Peter Svidler | Vladimir Malakhov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-RUS rapid |
| Apr 2011 | Vladimir Malakhov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 18th chT-RUS |
| Dec 2010 | Peter Svidler | Vladimir Malakhov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-RUS 63rd |
| Oct 2010 | Vladimir Malakhov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 26th EU-Cup |
| Dec 2009 | Vladimir Malakhov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2009 | Peter Svidler | Vladimir Malakhov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Jan 2006 | Peter Svidler | Vladimir Malakhov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Moscow Superblitz |
| May 2005 | Peter Svidler | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | St Petersburg-Moscow Match |
| May 2005 | Vladimir Malakhov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | St Petersburg-Moscow Match |
| Apr 2005 | Peter Svidler | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | chT-RUS 12th |
| Sep 2003 | Vladimir Malakhov | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 56th ch-RUS |
| May 1997 | Vladimir Malakhov | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-RUS m3-4 |
| May 1997 | Peter Svidler | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | ch-RUS m3-4 |
| May 1997 | Peter Svidler | Vladimir Malakhov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | ch-RUS m1-2 |
| May 1997 | Vladimir Malakhov | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-RUS m1-2 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Svidler and Vladimir Malakhov?
In 20 recorded games, Peter Svidler has 6 wins, Vladimir Malakhov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Peter Svidler and Vladimir Malakhov played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from May 1997 to May 2025.
What openings do Peter Svidler and Vladimir Malakhov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.