GM Peter Svidler

Soviet UnionSoviet Union
Born 1976
Elo2682
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Peter Svidler is a Russian Grandmaster and renowned commentator who has won the Russian Chess Championship a record eight times. With a peak rating of 2682, he is recognized as one of the foremost experts on the Grunfeld Defence and the King's Indian Defence.

Peter Svidler

Associated Openings

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E61King's Indian Defence: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... 3.Nc3269 games
D80King's Indian Defence: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... 4.Bg5232 games
D85King's Indian Defence: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... Nxd5114 games
D90King's Indian Defence: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... 4.Nf373 games
D96Grünfeld Defence, Russian System33 games
D97Grünfeld Defence, Russian System: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... 7.e432 games

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