Alireza Firouzja vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM Alireza Firouzja (2749) · GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723)
15
Firouzja wins
8
draws
6
Mamedyarov wins
29
games
Alireza Firouzja and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov have played 29 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2019 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Firouzja leads 15 wins to 6, with 8 draws (72% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firouzja with White | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 |
| Mamedyarov with White | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Rapid | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Classical | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2025 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Modern Defense | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| May 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11th Norway Chess |
| May 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11th Norway Masters Blitz |
| Sep 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9th Sinquefield Cup |
| Aug 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Jul 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Zagreb SuperUnited Rapid |
| May 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2nd Bucharest Superbet Classic |
| Nov 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 23rd chT-EU |
| Aug 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Aimchess US Rapid Prelim |
| Aug 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chessable Masters Prelim |
| May 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Réti Opening | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
| Apr 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | English Opening | NIC Classic KO |
| Apr 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | London System | NIC Classic KO |
| Apr 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | NIC Classic KO |
| Apr 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | NIC Classic KO |
| Apr 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Slav Defense | NIC Classic KO |
| Apr 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | NIC Classic KO |
| Apr 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | NIC Classic KO |
| Apr 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Indian Defense | NIC Classic Preliminary |
| Apr 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
| Mar 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Carlsen Inv Prelim |
| May 2020 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2019 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2019 | Alireza Firouzja | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Wch Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alireza Firouzja and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
In 29 recorded games, Alireza Firouzja has 15 wins, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Alireza Firouzja and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played each other?
Our database records 29 games between them, from Dec 2019 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Alireza Firouzja and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.