Evgeniy Najer vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM Evgeniy Najer (2580) · GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723)
Evgeniy Najer and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2005 and the most recent in Dec 2022. Najer leads 5 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (81% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Najer | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najer with White | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Mamedyarov with White | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Najer | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Classical | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Najer | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Evgeniy Najer | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2021 | Evgeniy Najer | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2017 | Evgeniy Najer | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 33rd EU-Cup |
| May 2017 | Evgeniy Najer | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 24th chT-RUS |
| Dec 2016 | Evgeniy Najer | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2014 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Evgeniy Najer | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2013 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Evgeniy Najer | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Evgeniy Najer | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Three Knights Opening | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2009 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Evgeniy Najer | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 16th Mainz Ordix Open |
| Dec 2005 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Evgeniy Najer | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2005 | Evgeniy Najer | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2005 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Evgeniy Najer | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2005 | Evgeniy Najer | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2005 | Evgeniy Najer | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2005 | Evgeniy Najer | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2005 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Evgeniy Najer | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Evgeniy Najer and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
In 16 recorded games, Evgeniy Najer has 5 wins, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 8 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Evgeniy Najer and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Nov 2005 to Dec 2022.
What openings do Evgeniy Najer 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 King's Indian: Sämisch (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.