Bassem Amin vs Eltaj Safarli
GM Bassem Amin (2614) · GM Eltaj Safarli (2624)
Bassem Amin and Eltaj Safarli have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2006 and the most recent in May 2020. Amin leads 5 wins to 5, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (3 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Amin | Draws | Safarli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amin with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Safarli with White | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Amin | Draws | Safarli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Amin | Draws | Safarli |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Bassem Amin | Eltaj Safarli | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2019 | Eltaj Safarli | Bassem Amin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Wch Blitz |
| May 2019 | Eltaj Safarli | Bassem Amin | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FRA-chT Top 12 |
| Oct 2018 | Bassem Amin | Eltaj Safarli | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Hoogeveen Open Final 4 |
| Dec 2017 | Eltaj Safarli | Bassem Amin | 0-1 | Four Knights Game | Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2013 | Bassem Amin | Eltaj Safarli | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Eltaj Safarli | Bassem Amin | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Bassem Amin | Eltaj Safarli | 1-0 | Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Bassem Amin | Eltaj Safarli | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Eltaj Safarli | Bassem Amin | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2008 | Eltaj Safarli | Bassem Amin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Wch U20 |
| Aug 2006 | Bassem Amin | Eltaj Safarli | 1-0 | Sicilian | 16th Abu Dhabi Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Bassem Amin and Eltaj Safarli?
In 12 recorded games, Bassem Amin has 5 wins, Eltaj Safarli has 5 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Bassem Amin and Eltaj Safarli played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Aug 2006 to May 2020.
What openings do Bassem Amin and Eltaj Safarli play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.