Anton Demchenko vs Sanan Sjugirov
GM Anton Demchenko (2588) · GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544)
Anton Demchenko and Sanan Sjugirov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2018 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Demchenko leads 5 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (79% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Demchenko | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demchenko with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Sjugirov with White | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Demchenko | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Demchenko | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Anton Demchenko | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | Anton Demchenko | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Kazakhstan Cup Final 2025 |
| Aug 2025 | Anton Demchenko | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Abu Dhabi Masters Online |
| Feb 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chessable Masters Play-In |
| May 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | Anton Demchenko | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Anton Demchenko | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk7 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk3 Swiss |
| Jul 2021 | Anton Demchenko | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 34th Leon Blitz Open |
| Jun 2021 | Anton Demchenko | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Italian Game | PNWCC Online Blitz JP 24 |
| Apr 2021 | Anton Demchenko | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | PNWCC Super G60 Apr Gp1 |
| Oct 2020 | Anton Demchenko | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 73rd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Oct 2020 | Anton Demchenko | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2018 | Sanan Sjugirov | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Anton Demchenko and Sanan Sjugirov?
In 14 recorded games, Anton Demchenko has 5 wins, Sanan Sjugirov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Anton Demchenko and Sanan Sjugirov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Oct 2018 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Anton Demchenko and Sanan Sjugirov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.