Viswanathan Anand vs Santosh Gujrathi Vidit
GM Viswanathan Anand (2739) · GM Santosh Gujrathi Vidit (2697)
Viswanathan Anand and Santosh Gujrathi Vidit have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2016 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Anand leads 3 wins to 1, with 7 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Anand | Draws | Vidit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anand with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Vidit with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Anand | Draws | Vidit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Anand | Draws | Vidit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B14 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Jan 2026 | Viswanathan Anand | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | Italian Game | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Jan 2026 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Nov 2019 | Viswanathan Anand | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Nov 2019 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Nov 2019 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Jan 2019 | Viswanathan Anand | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 81st Tata Steel Masters |
| Nov 2018 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Nov 2018 | Viswanathan Anand | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Nov 2018 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Viswanathan Anand | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Viswanathan Anand and Santosh Gujrathi Vidit?
In 11 recorded games, Viswanathan Anand has 3 wins, Santosh Gujrathi Vidit has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Viswanathan Anand and Santosh Gujrathi Vidit played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Dec 2016 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Viswanathan Anand and Santosh Gujrathi Vidit play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.