Richard Rapport vs Viswanathan Anand
GM Richard Rapport (2729) · GM Viswanathan Anand (2739)
Richard Rapport and Viswanathan Anand have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2018 and the most recent in Jul 2023. Rapport leads 4 wins to 2, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Rapport | Draws | Anand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapport with White | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Anand with White | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Rapport | Draws | Anand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Rapport | Draws | Anand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Viswanathan Anand | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2023 | Richard Rapport | Viswanathan Anand | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2023 | Viswanathan Anand | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Zagreb SuperUnited Rapid |
| May 2022 | Richard Rapport | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | King's Knight Opening | Warsaw Superbet Classic Blitz |
| May 2022 | Viswanathan Anand | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Warsaw Superbet Classic Blitz |
| May 2022 | Richard Rapport | Viswanathan Anand | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Warsaw Superbet Classic |
| Dec 2021 | Viswanathan Anand | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | 7th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Dec 2021 | Richard Rapport | Viswanathan Anand | 1-0 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 7th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Dec 2021 | Viswanathan Anand | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Gashimov Memorial Rapid 7th |
| Dec 2021 | Richard Rapport | Viswanathan Anand | 1-0 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | Gashimov Memorial Rapid 7th |
| Jan 2019 | Richard Rapport | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 81st Tata Steel Masters |
| Feb 2018 | Viswanathan Anand | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | Bundesliga 2017-18 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Richard Rapport and Viswanathan Anand?
In 12 recorded games, Richard Rapport has 4 wins, Viswanathan Anand has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Richard Rapport and Viswanathan Anand played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Feb 2018 to Jul 2023.
What openings do Richard Rapport and Viswanathan Anand play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky (2 games), followed by the Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.