Denis Khismatullin vs Sanan Sjugirov
GM Denis Khismatullin (2522) · GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544)
Denis Khismatullin and Sanan Sjugirov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2008 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Khismatullin leads 4 wins to 2, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Khismatullin | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khismatullin with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Sjugirov with White | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Khismatullin | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Khismatullin | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Denis Khismatullin | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | TCh-RUS Premier 2026 |
| Dec 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Denis Khismatullin | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Moscow Region Cup |
| Oct 2017 | Sanan Sjugirov | Denis Khismatullin | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | chT-RUS rapid |
| Nov 2015 | Denis Khismatullin | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Jul 2014 | Denis Khismatullin | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6th Izhevsk Corporation Cup |
| Dec 2013 | Denis Khismatullin | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup A |
| Jan 2013 | Denis Khismatullin | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Dvorkovich Memorial Open |
| Apr 2011 | Denis Khismatullin | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 18th chT-RUS |
| Dec 2009 | Denis Khismatullin | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | 62nd ch-RUS |
| Sep 2009 | Sanan Sjugirov | Denis Khismatullin | 0-1 | Sicilian | 62nd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Sep 2008 | Sanan Sjugirov | Denis Khismatullin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 61st ch-RUS Higher League |
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What is the head-to-head score between Denis Khismatullin and Sanan Sjugirov?
In 11 recorded games, Denis Khismatullin has 4 wins, Sanan Sjugirov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Denis Khismatullin and Sanan Sjugirov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Sep 2008 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Denis Khismatullin and Sanan Sjugirov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.