Arkadij Naiditsch vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM Arkadij Naiditsch (2580) · GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2710)
Arkadij Naiditsch and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1997 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Naiditsch leads 4 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naiditsch with White | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Mamedyarov with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 |
| Jun 2014 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Jul 2010 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 38th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Jul 2010 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 38th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Nov 2009 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4th World Blitz |
| Jul 2008 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Dortmund SuperGM 36th |
| Jun 2007 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 35th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Oct 2006 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Sicilian | 22nd EU-Cup |
| Feb 2006 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Dec 2004 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 14th Pamplona |
| May 2004 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Sicilian | 5th ch-EU |
| Sep 2003 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4th Lausanne YM |
| Sep 2003 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | English Opening | 4th Lausanne YM |
| Jan 1997 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-EU U12 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Arkadij Naiditsch and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
In 15 recorded games, Arkadij Naiditsch has 4 wins, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Arkadij Naiditsch and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 1997 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Arkadij Naiditsch and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.