Aleksandr Rakhmanov vs Sanan Sjugirov
GM Aleksandr Rakhmanov (2597) · GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544)
Aleksandr Rakhmanov and Sanan Sjugirov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2006 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Rakhmanov leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Rakhmanov | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rakhmanov with White | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Sjugirov with White | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Rakhmanov | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Rakhmanov | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Sanan Sjugirov | Aleksandr Rakhmanov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 |
| Sep 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 75th ch-RUS |
| Aug 2021 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Moscow Smyslov Memorial |
| Oct 2019 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
| Nov 2015 | Sanan Sjugirov | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Feb 2011 | Sanan Sjugirov | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Moscow Young GM |
| Feb 2010 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 9th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| May 2009 | Sanan Sjugirov | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | ch-RUS U20 |
| May 2009 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS U20 |
| Mar 2008 | Sanan Sjugirov | Alexander Rakhmanov | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-RUS U20 |
| Dec 2006 | Sanan Sjugirov | Alexander Rakhmanov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Bykova Memorial |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandr Rakhmanov and Sanan Sjugirov?
In 11 recorded games, Aleksandr Rakhmanov has 2 wins, Sanan Sjugirov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Aleksandr Rakhmanov and Sanan Sjugirov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Dec 2006 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Aleksandr Rakhmanov and Sanan Sjugirov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Closed (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.