Vladislav Kovalev vs Anish Giri
GM Vladislav Kovalev (2565) · GM Anish Giri (2764)
Vladislav Kovalev and Anish Giri have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2005 and the most recent in Apr 2022. Kovalev leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kovalev | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kovalev with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Giri with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kovalev | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kovalev | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B72 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | chess.com Rapid Wk12 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Anish Giri | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk1 KO |
| Feb 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk1 KO |
| Jun 2020 | Anish Giri | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2020 | Anish Giri | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 82nd Tata Steel Masters |
| Oct 2018 | Anish Giri | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Douglas IoM Open |
| Jul 2018 | Anish Giri | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | Sicilian | Dortmund 46th |
| Nov 2008 | Anish Giri | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6th World Youth Stars |
| Sep 2005 | Vladislav Kovalev | Anish Giri | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-EU U12 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Vladislav Kovalev and Anish Giri?
In 10 recorded games, Vladislav Kovalev has 2 wins, Anish Giri has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Vladislav Kovalev and Anish Giri played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Sep 2005 to Apr 2022.
What openings do Vladislav Kovalev and Anish Giri play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.