Sergei Movsesian vs Pentala Harikrishna
GM Sergei Movsesian (2594) · GM Pentala Harikrishna (2655)
Sergei Movsesian and Pentala Harikrishna have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2008 and the most recent in Oct 2021. Movsesian leads 1 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (31% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Scheveningen (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movsesian with White | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Harikrishna with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Sergei Movsesian | Pentala Harikrishna | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Open | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Dec 2017 | Sergei Movsesian | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Wch Blitz |
| Mar 2016 | Pentala Harikrishna | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | China Elite Mind Basque |
| Mar 2016 | Sergei Movsesian | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | China Elite Mind Basque |
| Mar 2016 | Sergei Movsesian | Pentala Harikrishna | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Pentala Harikrishna | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Oct 2015 | Sergei Movsesian | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Douglas PokerStars Open |
| Nov 2014 | Pentala Harikrishna | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-CZE 1415 |
| May 2009 | Sergei Movsesian | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 39th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| May 2009 | Pentala Harikrishna | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 39th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Sep 2008 | Pentala Harikrishna | Sergei Movsesian | 0-1 | Slav Defense | chT-ESP Honor Gp2 |
| Jul 2008 | Sergei Movsesian | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 36th chT-GRE |
| Jan 2008 | Sergei Movsesian | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Corus B |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sergei Movsesian and Pentala Harikrishna?
In 13 recorded games, Sergei Movsesian has 1 wins, Pentala Harikrishna has 3 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Sergei Movsesian and Pentala Harikrishna played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 2008 to Oct 2021.
What openings do Sergei Movsesian and Pentala Harikrishna play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Scheveningen (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.