Rustam Kasimdzhanov vs Anish Giri
GM Rustam Kasimdzhanov (2665) · GM Anish Giri (2764)
Rustam Kasimdzhanov and Anish Giri have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2012 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Kasimdzhanov leads 0 wins to 2 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (18% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Hungarian Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kasimdzhanov | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasimdzhanov with White | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Giri with White | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kasimdzhanov | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kasimdzhanov | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | A Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| Jun 2025 | A Giri | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Feb 2015 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Tbilisi FIDE GP |
| Oct 2014 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Tashkent FIDE GP |
| Aug 2014 | Anish Giri | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Olympiad-41 |
| Jun 2014 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | Rosmalen Calder Cup Elite |
| Jun 2014 | Anish Giri | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Rosmalen Calder Cup Elite |
| Jun 2014 | Anish Giri | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Rosmalen Calder Cup Elite |
| Jun 2014 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Rosmalen Calder Cup Elite |
| Apr 2013 | Anish Giri | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Zug FIDE GP |
| Oct 2012 | Anish Giri | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 1st London FIDE GP |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Rustam Kasimdzhanov and Anish Giri?
In 11 recorded games, Rustam Kasimdzhanov has 0 wins, Anish Giri has 2 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Rustam Kasimdzhanov and Anish Giri played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 2012 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Rustam Kasimdzhanov and Anish Giri play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Hungarian Opening (1 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.