Alireza Firouzja vs Shant Sargsyan
GM Alireza Firouzja (2749) · GM Shant Sargsyan (2646)
Alireza Firouzja and Shant Sargsyan have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2017 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Firouzja leads 6 wins to 1, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 56 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Sargsyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firouzja with White | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Sargsyan with White | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Sargsyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Sargsyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A11 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Shant Sargsyan | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Pool C |
| Jun 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Shant Sargsyan | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | Matches 1-10 |
| Dec 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Shant Sargsyan | 1-0 | Italian Game | World Blitz 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Shant Sargsyan | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | World Rapid 2024 |
| Nov 2024 | Shant Sargsyan | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Shant Sargsyan | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Shant Sargsyan | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Shant Sargsyan | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2019 | Alireza Firouzja | Shant Sargsyan | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Dec 2017 | Alireza Firouzja | Shant Sargsyan | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | World ol U16 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Alireza Firouzja and Shant Sargsyan?
In 10 recorded games, Alireza Firouzja has 6 wins, Shant Sargsyan has 1 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Alireza Firouzja and Shant Sargsyan played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2017 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Alireza Firouzja and Shant Sargsyan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Slav Setup (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.