Alexander Gelman vs Sanan Sjugirov
IM Alexander Gelman (2422) · GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544)
Alexander Gelman and Sanan Sjugirov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2020 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Gelman leads 2 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gelman | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelman with White | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Sjugirov with White | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gelman | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gelman | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B84 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C00 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B54 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Alexander Gelman | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | A Gelman | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | A Gelman | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue |
| May 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | A Gelman | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Alexander Gelman | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Sanan Sjugirov | A Gelman | 1-0 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Sanan Sjugirov | Alexander Gelman | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Sanan Sjugirov | Alexander Gelman | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Alexander Gelman | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2020 | Alexander Gelman | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Gelman and Sanan Sjugirov?
In 10 recorded games, Alexander Gelman has 2 wins, Sanan Sjugirov has 8 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Alexander Gelman and Sanan Sjugirov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2020 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Alexander Gelman and Sanan Sjugirov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.