Viswanathan Anand vs Alexander G Beliavsky
GM Viswanathan Anand (2739) · GM Alexander G Beliavsky (2416)
Viswanathan Anand and Alexander G Beliavsky have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1991 and the most recent in Jul 1998. Anand leads 6 wins to 2, with 4 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Pirc Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Anand | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anand with White | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Beliavsky with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Anand | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Anand | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B65 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1998 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 26th Dortmund SuperGM |
| May 1998 | Viswanathan Anand | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7th Madrid Magistral |
| Nov 1997 | Viswanathan Anand | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Belgrade Investbank |
| Jan 1994 | Viswanathan Anand | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | Linares 12th |
| Jan 1993 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Viswanathan Anand | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11th Linares |
| Jan 1993 | Viswanathan Anand | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Groningen PCA |
| Jan 1992 | Viswanathan Anand | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10th Linares |
| Jan 1992 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Brussels SWIFT rapid |
| Jan 1992 | Viswanathan Anand | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez | Brussels SWIFT rapid |
| Jan 1992 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 34th Reggio Emilia A 9192 |
| May 1991 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Munich SKA |
| Jan 1991 | Viswanathan Anand | Alexander G Beliavsky | 0-1 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | Linares 09 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Viswanathan Anand and Alexander G Beliavsky?
In 12 recorded games, Viswanathan Anand has 6 wins, Alexander G Beliavsky has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Viswanathan Anand and Alexander G Beliavsky played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1991 to Jul 1998.
What openings do Viswanathan Anand and Alexander G Beliavsky play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Pirc Defense (1 games), followed by the Pirc Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.