Sergei Tiviakov vs Viswanathan Anand
GM Sergei Tiviakov (2530) · GM Viswanathan Anand (2739)
Sergei Tiviakov and Viswanathan Anand have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1989 and the most recent in Apr 2012. Tiviakov leads 4 wins to 3, with 8 draws (47% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Dragon (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Tiviakov | Draws | Anand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiviakov with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Anand with White | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Tiviakov | Draws | Anand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 4 | 8 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Tiviakov | Draws | Anand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B35 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Sergei Tiviakov | Viswanathan Anand | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Bundesliga 2011-12 |
| Jan 2010 | Sergei Tiviakov | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Corus |
| Jan 2007 | Sergei Tiviakov | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | Corus |
| Jan 2006 | Viswanathan Anand | Sergei Tiviakov | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Corus |
| Oct 2001 | Viswanathan Anand | Sergei Tiviakov | 1-0 | Sicilian | 5th Corsica Masters |
| Oct 2001 | Sergei Tiviakov | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5th Corsica Masters |
| Jan 2001 | Viswanathan Anand | Sergei Tiviakov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Corus |
| Jan 1996 | Viswanathan Anand | Sergei Tiviakov | 1-0 | English Opening | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1993 | Viswanathan Anand | Sergei Tiviakov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Groningen PCA |
| Oct 1992 | Sergei Tiviakov | Viswanathan Anand | 1-0 | Sicilian | Interpolis |
| Oct 1992 | Viswanathan Anand | Sergei Tiviakov | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Interpolis |
| Oct 1992 | Sergei Tiviakov | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Interpolis |
| Oct 1992 | Viswanathan Anand | Sergei Tiviakov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | Interpolis |
| Jan 1990 | Viswanathan Anand | Sergei Tiviakov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Oakham YM |
| Jan 1989 | Viswanathan Anand | Sergei Tiviakov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | GMA Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sergei Tiviakov and Viswanathan Anand?
In 15 recorded games, Sergei Tiviakov has 4 wins, Viswanathan Anand has 3 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Sergei Tiviakov and Viswanathan Anand played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 1989 to Apr 2012.
What openings do Sergei Tiviakov and Viswanathan Anand play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Dragon (2 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.