Teimour Radjabov vs Anish Giri
GM Teimour Radjabov (2689) · GM Anish Giri (2764)
Teimour Radjabov and Anish Giri have played 58 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2012 and the most recent in Nov 2022. Radjabov leads 10 wins to 7, with 41 draws (29% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (10 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Radjabov | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radjabov with White | 30 | 6 | 22 | 2 |
| Giri with White | 28 | 4 | 19 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Radjabov | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 26 | 6 | 15 | 5 |
| Blitz | 17 | 2 | 14 | 1 |
| Classical | 15 | 2 | 12 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Radjabov | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 58 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Teimour Radjabov | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Nov 2022 | Anish Giri | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | French Defense | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Nov 2022 | Teimour Radjabov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Nov 2022 | Teimour Radjabov | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Torre Attack | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Nov 2022 | Anish Giri | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Nov 2022 | Teimour Radjabov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Nov 2022 | Teimour Radjabov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Nov 2022 | Anish Giri | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Jun 2022 | Anish Giri | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 10th Norway Chess |
| May 2022 | Teimour Radjabov | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 10th Norway Masters Blitz |
| Oct 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chess Super League |
| Sep 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Sep 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Sep 2021 | Anish Giri | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Owen Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Sep 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Sep 2021 | Anish Giri | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Sep 2021 | Anish Giri | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Jun 2021 | Anish Giri | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 1st Bucharest Superbet Classic |
| May 2021 | Anish Giri | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FTX Crypto Cup KO |
| May 2021 | Anish Giri | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FTX Crypto Cup KO |
| May 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | FTX Crypto Cup KO |
| May 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Anish Giri | 1-0 | English Opening | FTX Crypto Cup KO |
| May 2021 | Anish Giri | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FTX Crypto Cup KO |
| May 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | FTX Crypto Cup KO |
| May 2021 | Anish Giri | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
| Mar 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Carlsen Inv Prelim |
| Feb 2021 | Anish Giri | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Opera Euro Rapid KO |
| Feb 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Opera Euro Rapid KO |
| Feb 2021 | Anish Giri | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Opera Euro Rapid KO |
| Feb 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Anish Giri | 1-0 | King's Knight Opening | Opera Euro Rapid KO |
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What is the head-to-head score between Teimour Radjabov and Anish Giri?
In 58 recorded games, Teimour Radjabov has 10 wins, Anish Giri has 7 wins, and they have drawn 41 times.
How many times have Teimour Radjabov and Anish Giri played each other?
Our database records 58 games between them, from Jan 2012 to Nov 2022.
What openings do Teimour Radjabov and Anish Giri play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (10 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.