Alireza Firouzja vs Vugar Rasulov
GM Alireza Firouzja (2749) · GM Vugar Rasulov (2538)
Alireza Firouzja and Vugar Rasulov have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2015 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Firouzja leads 15 wins to 5, with 1 draws (95% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Rasulov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firouzja with White | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Rasulov with White | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Rasulov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 20 | 14 | 1 | 5 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Rasulov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | Hippopotamus Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Vugar Rasulov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2025 | Vugar Rasulov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2025 | Vugar Rasulov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Vugar Rasulov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Vugar Rasulov | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Hippopotamus Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Vugar Rasulov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Vugar Rasulov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Vugar Rasulov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Vugar Rasulov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Vugar Rasulov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2021 | Vugar Rasulov | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
| Apr 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
| Mar 2020 | Vugar Rasulov | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2019 | Vugar Rasulov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2018 | Alireza Firouzja | Vugar Rasulov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2015 | Alireza Firouzja | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 10th Poti Aleksandria Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alireza Firouzja and Vugar Rasulov?
In 21 recorded games, Alireza Firouzja has 15 wins, Vugar Rasulov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Alireza Firouzja and Vugar Rasulov played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Jul 2015 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Alireza Firouzja and Vugar Rasulov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.