Alireza Firouzja vs Sergey Drygalov
GM Alireza Firouzja (2749) · GM Sergey Drygalov (2530)
Alireza Firouzja and Sergey Drygalov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2023 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Firouzja leads 8 wins to 2, with 1 draws (91% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 56 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Drygalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firouzja with White | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Drygalov with White | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Drygalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Drygalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Sergey Drygalov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2024 | Sergey Drygalov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Sergey Drygalov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Sergey Drygalov | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Sergey Drygalov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Sergey Drygalov | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Sergey Drygalov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Sergey Drygalov | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Sergey Drygalov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Sergey Drygalov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Sergey Drygalov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alireza Firouzja and Sergey Drygalov?
In 11 recorded games, Alireza Firouzja has 8 wins, Sergey Drygalov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Alireza Firouzja and Sergey Drygalov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Feb 2023 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Alireza Firouzja and Sergey Drygalov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.