Alireza Firouzja vs Teimour Radjabov
GM Alireza Firouzja (2749) · GM Teimour Radjabov (2689)
Alireza Firouzja and Teimour Radjabov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2020 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Firouzja leads 4 wins to 2, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firouzja with White | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Radjabov with White | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D24 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | World Blitz 2025 |
| Jun 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Candidates Tournament |
| Jun 2022 | Teimour Radjabov | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Candidates Tournament |
| Jun 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Paris GCT Blitz |
| Jun 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Paris GCT Blitz |
| Jun 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Paris GCT Rapid |
| May 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
| Apr 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | NIC Classic Preliminary |
| Mar 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Carlsen Inv Prelim |
| Nov 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | Four Knights Game | Skilling Open Prelim |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alireza Firouzja and Teimour Radjabov?
In 10 recorded games, Alireza Firouzja has 4 wins, Teimour Radjabov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Alireza Firouzja and Teimour Radjabov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Nov 2020 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Alireza Firouzja and Teimour Radjabov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Bishop's Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.