Gata Kamsky vs Sanan Sjugirov
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544)
Gata Kamsky and Sanan Sjugirov have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2010 and the most recent in Feb 2024. Kamsky leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (47% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Sjugirov with White | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Sanan Sjugirov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Speed Chess Q1 |
| May 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk7 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk3 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2017 | Gata Kamsky | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | chT-RUS blitz |
| May 2016 | Gata Kamsky | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | chT-RUS 23rd |
| May 2016 | Sanan Sjugirov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-RUS 23rd |
| May 2015 | Sanan Sjugirov | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Slav Defense | chT-RUS blitz |
| May 2015 | Sanan Sjugirov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Indian Defense | chT-RUS 22nd |
| Feb 2013 | Sanan Sjugirov | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Rapid Final |
| Feb 2013 | Gata Kamsky | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Rapid Final |
| Feb 2013 | Sanan Sjugirov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Rapid Open qual |
| Feb 2010 | Gata Kamsky | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | 9th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Sanan Sjugirov?
In 17 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 3 wins, Sanan Sjugirov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Sanan Sjugirov played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Feb 2010 to Feb 2024.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Sanan Sjugirov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (1 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.