Ernesto Inarkiev vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM Ernesto Inarkiev (2641) · GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723)
Ernesto Inarkiev and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2001 and the most recent in Jul 2017. Inarkiev leads 1 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Inarkiev | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inarkiev with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Mamedyarov with White | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Inarkiev | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Blitz | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Inarkiev | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Geneva FIDE GP |
| Dec 2016 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2016 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT-TUR |
| Oct 2015 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2014 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT-TUR |
| Jun 2013 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Wch Rapid |
| Jul 2012 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-TUR |
| Sep 2011 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 27th EU-Cup |
| May 2010 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Astrakhan FIDE GP |
| Dec 2008 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Elista FIDE GP |
| Apr 2008 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Baku FIDE GP |
| Sep 2001 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-EU U16 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ernesto Inarkiev and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
In 14 recorded games, Ernesto Inarkiev has 1 wins, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 8 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Ernesto Inarkiev and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Sep 2001 to Jul 2017.
What openings do Ernesto Inarkiev and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.