Alexander Morozevich vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM Alexander Morozevich (2654) · GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723)
Alexander Morozevich and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov have played 29 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2003 and the most recent in Dec 2018. Morozevich leads 11 wins to 5, with 13 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morozevich with White | 18 | 7 | 8 | 3 |
| Mamedyarov with White | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Classical | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A70 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Alexander Morozevich | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Scotch Game | Wch Rapid |
| Mar 2018 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz 11th |
| Nov 2014 | Alexander Morozevich | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Jul 2013 | Alexander Morozevich | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | English Opening | Beijing FIDE GP |
| Jun 2013 | Alexander Morozevich | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8th Moscow Tal Memorial |
| Jun 2013 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial 8th Blitz |
| Apr 2013 | Alexander Morozevich | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Zug FIDE GP |
| Dec 2012 | Alexander Morozevich | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2012 | Alexander Morozevich | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Nov 2012 | Alexander Morozevich | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 2nd Tashkent FIDE GP |
| Jul 2012 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Alexander Morozevich | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Alexander Morozevich | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Philidor | Wch Rapid |
| Feb 2012 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Vladimir Petrov Memorial |
| Jan 2010 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 7th WchT |
| Nov 2009 | Alexander Morozevich | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2008 | Alexander Morozevich | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 3rd Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Alexander Morozevich | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial 3rd |
| Mar 2008 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit | 17th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2008 | Alexander Morozevich | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | 17th Amber Rapid |
| Nov 2007 | Alexander Morozevich | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2006 | Alexander Morozevich | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Moscow Tal Memorial 1st |
| Aug 2006 | Alexander Morozevich | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13th Mainz Ordix Open |
| Feb 2003 | Alexander Morozevich | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Morozevich and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
In 29 recorded games, Alexander Morozevich has 11 wins, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Alexander Morozevich and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played each other?
Our database records 29 games between them, from Feb 2003 to Dec 2018.
What openings do Alexander Morozevich and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.