Viswanathan Anand vs Praggnanandhaa R
GM Viswanathan Anand (2739) · GM Praggnanandhaa R (2750)
Viswanathan Anand and Praggnanandhaa R have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2018 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Anand leads 2 wins to 2, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Anand | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anand with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| R with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Anand | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Anand | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Viswanathan Anand | Praggnanandhaa R | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Knockout |
| Jun 2026 | Praggnanandhaa R | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Knockout |
| Jan 2026 | Viswanathan Anand | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Jan 2026 | Praggnanandhaa R | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Jan 2026 | Viswanathan Anand | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Oct 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | V Anand | 1-0 | Scotch Game | WR Chess Masters |
| Oct 2024 | V Anand | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | WR Chess Masters |
| Oct 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | V Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | WR Chess Masters |
| Nov 2018 | Viswanathan Anand | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Nov 2018 | Praggnanandhaa R | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Tata Steel India blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Viswanathan Anand and Praggnanandhaa R?
In 10 recorded games, Viswanathan Anand has 2 wins, Praggnanandhaa R has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Viswanathan Anand and Praggnanandhaa R played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Nov 2018 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Viswanathan Anand and Praggnanandhaa R play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the Alekhine Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.