Alireza Firouzja vs Raunak Sadhwani
GM Alireza Firouzja (2749) · GM Raunak Sadhwani (2634)
Alireza Firouzja and Raunak Sadhwani have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2018 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Firouzja leads 8 wins to 3, with 5 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Sadhwani |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firouzja with White | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Sadhwani with White | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Sadhwani |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Sadhwani |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B62 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Raunak Sadhwani | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | Matches 1-10 |
| Dec 2025 | Raunak Sadhwani | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | World Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2024 | Raunak Sadhwani | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | World Blitz 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Raunak Sadhwani | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | World Rapid 2024 |
| Oct 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Raunak Sadhwani | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | WR Chess Masters |
| Aug 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Raunak Sadhwani | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Raunak Sadhwani | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Raunak Sadhwani | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Airthings Play In Match |
| Feb 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Raunak Sadhwani | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Airthings Play In Match |
| Nov 2022 | Raunak Sadhwani | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2020 | Raunak Sadhwani | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 |
| Dec 2020 | Raunak Sadhwani | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Chess.com Bullet Open 2 |
| Feb 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Raunak Sadhwani | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2018 | Alireza Firouzja | Raunak Sadhwani | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 25th Abu Dhabi Open |
| Apr 2018 | Raunak Sadhwani | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | French: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2018 | Raunak Sadhwani | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2nd Sharjah Masters |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alireza Firouzja and Raunak Sadhwani?
In 16 recorded games, Alireza Firouzja has 8 wins, Raunak Sadhwani has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Alireza Firouzja and Raunak Sadhwani played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Apr 2018 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Alireza Firouzja and Raunak Sadhwani play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.