A.R. Saleh Salem vs Volodar Murzin
GM A.R. Saleh Salem (2640) · GM Volodar Murzin (2650)
A.R. Saleh Salem and Volodar Murzin have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2021 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Salem leads 1 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Salem | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem with White | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Murzin with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Salem | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Salem | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D66 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Volodar Murzin | AR Salem | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 58th Biel GM1 Final |
| Jul 2025 | AR Salem | Volodar Murzin | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 58th Biel GM1 Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Volodar Murzin | AR Salem | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 58th Biel GM1 Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | AR Salem | Volodar Murzin | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 58th Biel GM1 Qual |
| Jul 2025 | Volodar Murzin | AR Salem | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 58th Biel GM1 Rapid |
| Dec 2023 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Volodar Murzin | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2023 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Volodar Murzin | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 23rd Dubai Open A |
| May 2023 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Volodar Murzin | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 6th Sharjah Masters |
| Jan 2023 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Volodar Murzin | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Volodar Murzin | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2021 | Volodar Murzin | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Wch Blitz |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between A.R. Saleh Salem and Volodar Murzin?
In 11 recorded games, A.R. Saleh Salem has 1 wins, Volodar Murzin has 3 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have A.R. Saleh Salem and Volodar Murzin played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Dec 2021 to Jul 2025.
What openings do A.R. Saleh Salem and Volodar Murzin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.