Richard Rapport vs Pentala Harikrishna
GM Richard Rapport (2729) · GM Pentala Harikrishna (2655)
Richard Rapport and Pentala Harikrishna have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2014 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Rapport leads 4 wins to 3, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Winawer Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Rapport | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapport with White | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Harikrishna with White | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Rapport | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Rapport | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Richard Rapport | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | V Menorca Cerrado 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Pentala Harikrishna | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | Sicilian | V Menorca Cerrado 2026 |
| Jun 2025 | Richard Rapport | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | FIDE World Bl Team Pool D |
| Oct 2022 | Richard Rapport | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | Aimchess Rapid Prelim |
| Mar 2022 | Pentala Harikrishna | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Charity Cup Prelim |
| Apr 2019 | Richard Rapport | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 3rd Shenzhen Du Te Cup |
| Apr 2019 | Pentala Harikrishna | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | 3rd Shenzhen Du Te Cup |
| Mar 2019 | Pentala Harikrishna | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | 1st Prague Masters |
| Dec 2017 | Pentala Harikrishna | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Wch Blitz |
| Jan 2017 | Pentala Harikrishna | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 79th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2014 | Richard Rapport | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 76th Tata Steel Masters |
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What is the head-to-head score between Richard Rapport and Pentala Harikrishna?
In 11 recorded games, Richard Rapport has 4 wins, Pentala Harikrishna has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Richard Rapport and Pentala Harikrishna played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 2014 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Richard Rapport and Pentala Harikrishna play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Winawer Variation (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.