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

As Black

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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