Peter Svidler vs Yi Wei
GM Peter Svidler (2682) · GM Yi Wei (2753)
Peter Svidler and Yi Wei have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2015 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Svidler leads 3 wins to 1, with 8 draws (33% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Svidler | Draws | Wei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svidler with White | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Wei with White | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Svidler | Draws | Wei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Svidler | Draws | Wei |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D42 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Peter Svidler | Yi Wei | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Knockout |
| Jun 2026 | Yi Wei | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Knockout |
| Jun 2026 | Yi Wei | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | Matches 1-10 |
| Aug 2024 | Peter Svidler | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Jan 2018 | Yi Wei | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 80th Tata Steel Masters |
| Sep 2015 | Peter Svidler | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2015 | Yi Wei | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2015 | Yi Wei | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2015 | Peter Svidler | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2015 | Yi Wei | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2015 | Peter Svidler | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2015 | Yi Wei | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9th CHN-RUS Summit |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Peter Svidler and Yi Wei?
In 12 recorded games, Peter Svidler has 3 wins, Yi Wei has 1 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Peter Svidler and Yi Wei played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jul 2015 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Peter Svidler and Yi Wei play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (2 games), followed by the Grünfeld Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.