Viswanathan Anand vs Victor Bologan
GM Viswanathan Anand (2739) · GM Victor Bologan (2590)
Viswanathan Anand and Victor Bologan have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1992 and the most recent in Dec 2016. Anand leads 7 wins to 1, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Anand | Draws | Bologan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anand with White | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Bologan with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Anand | Draws | Bologan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Anand | Draws | Bologan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Viswanathan Anand | Viktor Bologan | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2015 | Viswanathan Anand | Viktor Bologan | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2014 | Viktor Bologan | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Jan 2004 | Viswanathan Anand | Viktor Bologan | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Corus |
| Aug 2003 | Viswanathan Anand | Viktor Bologan | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 31st Dortmund SuperGM |
| Aug 2003 | Viktor Bologan | Viswanathan Anand | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 31st Dortmund SuperGM |
| Dec 2000 | Viswanathan Anand | Viktor Bologan | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Nov 2000 | Viktor Bologan | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Aug 1996 | Viswanathan Anand | Viktor Bologan | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Geneve PCA-GP Credit Suisse |
| Aug 1996 | Viktor Bologan | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | Geneve PCA-GP Credit Suisse |
| Jan 1992 | Viswanathan Anand | Viktor Bologan | 1-0 | Sicilian | 3rd Goodricke Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Viswanathan Anand and Victor Bologan?
In 11 recorded games, Viswanathan Anand has 7 wins, Victor Bologan has 1 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Viswanathan Anand and Victor Bologan played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1992 to Dec 2016.
What openings do Viswanathan Anand and Victor Bologan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Classical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.