Ernesto Inarkiev vs Sanan Sjugirov
GM Ernesto Inarkiev (2641) · GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544)
Ernesto Inarkiev and Sanan Sjugirov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2009 and the most recent in May 2023. Inarkiev leads 3 wins to 3, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 58 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Inarkiev | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inarkiev with White | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Sjugirov with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Inarkiev | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Inarkiev | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C55 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 30th chT-RUS |
| Dec 2022 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | London System | Moscow Region Cup |
| May 2019 | Sanan Sjugirov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 26th chT-RUS |
| Dec 2017 | Sanan Sjugirov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-RUS 70th |
| Nov 2016 | Sanan Sjugirov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 32nd EU-Cup |
| Jun 2014 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 67th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Feb 2013 | Sanan Sjugirov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Rapid Open qual |
| Nov 2012 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Novosibirsk Siberian Bank Cup |
| Jan 2011 | Sanan Sjugirov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Moscow Young GM |
| Aug 2010 | Sanan Sjugirov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 63rd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Sep 2009 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 62nd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Mar 2009 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10th ch-EU |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ernesto Inarkiev and Sanan Sjugirov?
In 12 recorded games, Ernesto Inarkiev has 3 wins, Sanan Sjugirov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Ernesto Inarkiev and Sanan Sjugirov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Mar 2009 to May 2023.
What openings do Ernesto Inarkiev and Sanan Sjugirov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.