Alireza Firouzja vs Denis Lazavik
GM Alireza Firouzja (2749) · GM Denis Lazavik (2621)
Alireza Firouzja and Denis Lazavik have played 41 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2020 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Firouzja leads 21 wins to 6, with 14 draws (66% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firouzja with White | 22 | 12 | 8 | 2 |
| Lazavik with White | 19 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 34 | 17 | 12 | 5 |
| Rapid | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 41 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | World Blitz 2025 |
| Sep 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | English Opening | CCT Final RR |
| Dec 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | CCT Final RR |
| Dec 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Italian Game | CCT Final RR |
| Nov 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Rat Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Chess.com Classic Div 1 L |
| May 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | London System | Chess.com Classic Div 1 L |
| Mar 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Italian Game | Chessable Masters Div 1 Lose |
| Feb 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chessable Masters Div 1 Lose |
| Dec 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | CCT Final Playoff |
| Dec 2023 | Denis Lazavik | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | CCT Final Playoff |
| Dec 2023 | Denis Lazavik | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | CCT Final Playoff |
| Sep 2023 | Denis Lazavik | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | AI Cup Div 1 L |
| Sep 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Italian Game | AI Cup Div 1 L |
| Sep 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Julius Baer Rapid Div 1 L |
| Sep 2023 | Denis Lazavik | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Julius Baer Rapid Div 1 L |
| Jul 2023 | Denis Lazavik | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Denis Lazavik | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Denis Lazavik | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Bullet Chess Winners |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alireza Firouzja and Denis Lazavik?
In 41 recorded games, Alireza Firouzja has 21 wins, Denis Lazavik has 6 wins, and they have drawn 14 times.
How many times have Alireza Firouzja and Denis Lazavik played each other?
Our database records 41 games between them, from Jun 2020 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Alireza Firouzja and Denis Lazavik play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.