Alireza Firouzja vs Grigoriy Oparin
GM Alireza Firouzja (2749) · GM Grigoriy Oparin (2643)
Alireza Firouzja and Grigoriy Oparin have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2018 and the most recent in Apr 2025. Firouzja leads 8 wins to 3, with 2 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firouzja with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Oparin with White | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | G Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | G Oparin | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | G Oparin | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Grigoriy Oparin | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Grigoriy Oparin | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Grigoriy Oparin | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Grigoriy Oparin | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Catalan | ChessKid Cup Play In |
| Mar 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Dec 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2021 | Grigoriy Oparin | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Dec 2020 | Grigoriy Oparin | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Chess.com Bullet Open 2 |
| May 2018 | Grigoriy Oparin | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alireza Firouzja and Grigoriy Oparin?
In 13 recorded games, Alireza Firouzja has 8 wins, Grigoriy Oparin has 3 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Alireza Firouzja and Grigoriy Oparin played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from May 2018 to Apr 2025.
What openings do Alireza Firouzja and Grigoriy Oparin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.