Viswanathan Anand vs Hao Wang
GM Viswanathan Anand (2739) · GM Hao Wang (2684)
Viswanathan Anand and Hao Wang have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2011 and the most recent in Jun 2022. Anand leads 3 wins to 3, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Anand | Draws | Wang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anand with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Wang with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Anand | Draws | Wang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Anand | Draws | Wang |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Viswanathan Anand | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10th Norway Chess |
| Jun 2022 | Viswanathan Anand | Hao Wang | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10th Norway Chess Armageddon |
| May 2022 | Hao Wang | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 10th Norway Masters Blitz |
| Oct 2019 | Viswanathan Anand | Hao Wang | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
| Oct 2018 | Hao Wang | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Douglas IoM Open |
| Dec 2017 | Hao Wang | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2017 | Viswanathan Anand | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Wch Rapid |
| May 2013 | Hao Wang | Viswanathan Anand | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1st Norway Chess |
| May 2013 | Hao Wang | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | Catalan | Norway Masters blitz |
| Jan 2013 | Hao Wang | Viswanathan Anand | 1-0 | Scotch Game | 75th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2011 | Viswanathan Anand | Hao Wang | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 73rd Tata Steel Masters |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Viswanathan Anand and Hao Wang?
In 11 recorded games, Viswanathan Anand has 3 wins, Hao Wang has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Viswanathan Anand and Hao Wang played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 2011 to Jun 2022.
What openings do Viswanathan Anand and Hao Wang play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.