Alireza Firouzja vs Vasif Durarbayli
GM Alireza Firouzja (2757) · GM Vasif Durarbayli (2611)
Alireza Firouzja and Vasif Durarbayli have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2022 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Firouzja leads 10 wins to 1, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Durarbayli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firouzja with White | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Durarbayli with White | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Durarbayli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Durarbayli |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B63 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Vasif Durarbayli | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 |
| Jun 2025 | Vasif Durarbayli | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Vasif Durarbayli | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Vasif Durarbayli | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Vasif Durarbayli | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Airthings Masters Play In |
| Dec 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | Vasif Durarbayli | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alireza Firouzja and Vasif Durarbayli?
In 12 recorded games, Alireza Firouzja has 10 wins, Vasif Durarbayli has 1 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Alireza Firouzja and Vasif Durarbayli played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Nov 2022 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Alireza Firouzja and Vasif Durarbayli play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.