Alireza Firouzja vs Javokhir Sindarov
GM Alireza Firouzja (2749) · GM Javokhir Sindarov (2777)
Alireza Firouzja and Javokhir Sindarov have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2018 and the most recent in May 2026. Firouzja leads 4 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Sindarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firouzja with White | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Sindarov with White | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Sindarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Classical | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Sindarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | GCT Super ROM Classic |
| May 2026 | Javokhir Sindarov | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Réti Opening | GCT Super Blitz Poland |
| May 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | GCT Super Blitz Poland |
| May 2026 | Javokhir Sindarov | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | GCT Super Rapid Poland |
| Dec 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | World Blitz 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Javokhir Sindarov | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Comet Open Titled Losers |
| Oct 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Javokhir Sindarov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Comet Open Titled Losers |
| Oct 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Javokhir Sindarov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Comet Open Titled Losers |
| Jul 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Javokhir Sindarov | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Javokhir Sindarov | 0-1 | Center Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Javokhir Sindarov | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Javokhir Sindarov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2021 | Javokhir Sindarov | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2021 | Javokhir Sindarov | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2021 | Javokhir Sindarov | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | FIDE World Cup |
| Mar 2019 | Javokhir Sindarov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3rd Sharjah Masters |
| Feb 2019 | Alireza Firouzja | Javokhir Sindarov | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | 18th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Sep 2018 | Alireza Firouzja | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 57th Wch U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alireza Firouzja and Javokhir Sindarov?
In 20 recorded games, Alireza Firouzja has 4 wins, Javokhir Sindarov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Alireza Firouzja and Javokhir Sindarov played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Sep 2018 to May 2026.
What openings do Alireza Firouzja and Javokhir Sindarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.