Viswanathan Anand vs Alireza Firouzja
GM Viswanathan Anand (2739) · GM Alireza Firouzja (2757)
Viswanathan Anand and Alireza Firouzja have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2018 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Anand leads 1 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Anand | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anand with White | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Firouzja with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Anand | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Anand | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B68 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 | Preliminary Stage |
| Dec 2025 | Viswanathan Anand | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | TechM GCL 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Viswanathan Anand | 1-0 | Vienna Game | TechM GCL 2025 |
| Oct 2024 | Viswanathan Anand | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | TechM GCL 2024 |
| Oct 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Viswanathan Anand | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | TechM GCL 2024 |
| Jul 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Viswanathan Anand | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2023 | Viswanathan Anand | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Zagreb SuperUnited Rapid |
| Jan 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 82nd Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2018 | Viswanathan Anand | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Viswanathan Anand and Alireza Firouzja?
In 10 recorded games, Viswanathan Anand has 1 wins, Alireza Firouzja has 6 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Viswanathan Anand and Alireza Firouzja played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2018 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Viswanathan Anand and Alireza Firouzja play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.