Surya Shekhar Ganguly vs M.R. Venkatesh
GM Surya Shekhar Ganguly (2578) · GM M.R. Venkatesh (2335)
Surya Shekhar Ganguly and M.R. Venkatesh have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2003 and the most recent in Jan 2015. Ganguly leads 3 wins to 2, with 6 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ganguly | Draws | Venkatesh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ganguly with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Venkatesh with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ganguly | Draws | Venkatesh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ganguly | Draws | Venkatesh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B61 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B66 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Marani Rajendran Venkatesh | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13th Gibraltar Masters |
| Feb 2013 | Marani Rajendran Venkatesh | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Moscow Open A |
| Mar 2008 | Marani Rajendran Venkatesh | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | chT-PSPB 19th |
| Feb 2008 | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | Marani Rajendran Venkatesh | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | ch-IND Velammal 45th |
| Nov 2006 | Marani Rajendran Venkatesh | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Attack | Pune CC Knockout |
| Nov 2006 | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | Marani Rajendran Venkatesh | 1-0 | Sicilian | Pune CC Knockout |
| Nov 2006 | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | Marani Rajendran Venkatesh | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Pune CC Knockout |
| Nov 2006 | Marani Rajendran Venkatesh | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Pune CC Knockout |
| Apr 2006 | Marani Rajendran Venkatesh | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 43rd ch-IND |
| Dec 2004 | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | Marani Rajendran Venkatesh | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | ch-IND |
| Dec 2003 | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | Marani Rajendran Venkatesh | 1-0 | Sicilian | 30th ch-IND |
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What is the head-to-head score between Surya Shekhar Ganguly and M.R. Venkatesh?
In 11 recorded games, Surya Shekhar Ganguly has 3 wins, M.R. Venkatesh has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Surya Shekhar Ganguly and M.R. Venkatesh played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Dec 2003 to Jan 2015.
What openings do Surya Shekhar Ganguly and M.R. Venkatesh play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.