Prepare against Sanan Sjugirov
GM · Hungary · World #333 classical · FIDE ID 4189302
When preparing against Sanan Sjugirov, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 31.9% over 119 games.
Our database contains 6,203 games by Sanan Sjugirov, covering Jul 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sanan Sjugirov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sanan Sjugirov before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,544 | 2,712 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,566 | 2,765 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,586 | 2,748 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6,203 | 3,289 | 1,439 | 1,475 | 53.0% |
| As White | 3,124 | 1,801 | 679 | 644 | 57.7% |
| As Black | 3,079 | 1,488 | 760 | 831 | 48.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sanan Sjugirov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sanan Sjugirov's side.
First moves as White (3,124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,651 | 52.8% | 67.8% |
| d4 | 1,060 | 33.9% | 69.1% |
| Nf3 | 232 | 7.4% | 69.2% |
| c4 | 174 | 5.6% | 69.3% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.1% | 87.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 67.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Sjugirov usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Sjugirov usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Sjugirov usually continues d4 (72.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 69.1% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Sjugirov usually continues c4 (67.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sjugirov usually continues c4 (70.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Sjugirov usually continues c4 (72.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,414 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 927 | 65.6% | 63.9% |
| e5 | 197 | 13.9% | 46.2% |
| c6 | 179 | 12.7% | 65.9% |
| e6 | 63 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 26 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 19 | 1.3% | 78.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1,087 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 859 | 79.0% | 62.3% |
| d5 | 174 | 16.0% | 52.0% |
| d6 | 19 | 1.7% | 86.8% |
| g6 | 16 | 1.5% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 10 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 0.5% | 20.0% |
Sanan Sjugirov's chess games
All 6,203 games by Sanan Sjugirov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 3,289 wins, 1,439 draws, 1,475 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 229 | 134/42/53 | 58.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 213 | 121/48/44 | 56.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 120 | 80/16/24 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 112 | 70/22/20 | 62.5% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 111 | 53/32/26 | 47.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 108 | 57/32/19 | 52.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 100 | 55/26/19 | 55.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 96 | 49/25/22 | 51.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 92 | 50/31/11 | 54.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 79 | 51/12/16 | 64.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 294 | 153/64/77 | 52.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 224 | 122/48/54 | 54.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 208 | 110/49/49 | 52.9% |
| E11 | Catalan | 120 | 52/38/30 | 43.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 119 | 38/50/31 | 31.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 107 | 41/40/26 | 38.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 94 | 39/30/25 | 41.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 92 | 45/24/23 | 48.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 80 | 38/20/22 | 47.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 80 | 37/17/26 | 46.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,852 | Titled Tue Late | C90 |
| Jul 2020 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,835 | Titled Tue | B31 |
| Jun 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,779 | Aimchess Play In Open | B48 |
| Aug 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,778 | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup | C65 |
| May 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,775 | Titled Tue Early | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,742 | 1,894 | 2,572 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 126 | 67.5 | 2,605 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 114 | 73.5 | 2,525 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 83 | 42.5 | 2,581 |
| Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup | 2020 | 64 | 39 | 2,699 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 63 | 40 | 2,525 |
| RUS Cup final | 2019 | 56 | 33.5 | 2,652 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 41 | 25 | 2,605 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexey Sarana (57 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (52 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (36 games) · Ian Nepomniachtchi (33 games) · David Paravyan (33 games) · Vladislav Artemiev (30 games) · Magnus Carlsen (25 games) · Daniil Dubov (25 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sanan Sjugirov's chess games?
6,203 games by Sanan Sjugirov, from Jul 2003 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Sanan Sjugirov has played.
What does Sanan Sjugirov play on the first move as White?
Across 3,124 games with White in our database, Sanan Sjugirov opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sanan Sjugirov answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Sanan Sjugirov play as White?
As White, Sanan Sjugirov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (229 games, 58.5% win rate); Sicilian (213 games, 56.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (120 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 3,124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sanan Sjugirov play as Black?
As Black, Sanan Sjugirov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (294 games, 52.0% win rate); Sicilian (224 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (208 games, 52.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 3,079 games.
What is Sanan Sjugirov's FIDE rating?
Sanan Sjugirov is currently rated 2,544 in classical chess, 2,566 in rapid and 2,586 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,712 (May 2023).
How many games has Sanan Sjugirov played?
Our database contains 6,203 games by Sanan Sjugirov, covering Jul 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 3,289 wins, 1,439 draws, 1,475 losses (53.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sanan Sjugirov?
6,203 games by Sanan Sjugirov reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.