Viswanathan Anand vs Pentala Harikrishna
GM Viswanathan Anand (2739) · GM Pentala Harikrishna (2655)
Viswanathan Anand and Pentala Harikrishna have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2013 and the most recent in Aug 2023. Anand leads 4 wins to 1, with 8 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Anand | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anand with White | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Harikrishna with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Anand | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Anand | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Viswanathan Anand | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-World Rapid |
| Oct 2022 | Pentala Harikrishna | Viswanathan Anand | 1-0 | Catalan | 37th EU-Cup |
| Nov 2019 | Pentala Harikrishna | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | Catalan | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Nov 2019 | Viswanathan Anand | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Nov 2019 | Viswanathan Anand | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Nov 2018 | Viswanathan Anand | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Nov 2018 | Pentala Harikrishna | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Nov 2018 | Viswanathan Anand | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Mar 2018 | Viswanathan Anand | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | PRO League KO Stage |
| Feb 2016 | Viswanathan Anand | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Bundesliga 2015-16 |
| Jun 2014 | Viswanathan Anand | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2014 | Viswanathan Anand | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Jan 2013 | Pentala Harikrishna | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 75th Tata Steel Masters |
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What is the head-to-head score between Viswanathan Anand and Pentala Harikrishna?
In 13 recorded games, Viswanathan Anand has 4 wins, Pentala Harikrishna has 1 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Viswanathan Anand and Pentala Harikrishna played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 2013 to Aug 2023.
What openings do Viswanathan Anand and Pentala Harikrishna play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.