Gata Kamsky vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723)
15
Kamsky wins
15
draws
13
Mamedyarov wins
43
games
Gata Kamsky and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov have played 43 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2006 and the most recent in May 2023. Kamsky leads 15 wins to 13, with 15 draws (65% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (7 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| Mamedyarov with White | 27 | 7 | 13 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 |
| Classical | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 43 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ChessKid Cup Play In |
| Oct 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Bundesliga 1920 |
| Apr 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2020 | Gata Kamsky | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2020 | Gata Kamsky | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Bundesliga 1920 final |
| Oct 2017 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-RUS rapid |
| Dec 2013 | Gata Kamsky | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | London System | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Aug 2013 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Gata Kamsky | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2013 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Beijing FIDE GP |
| Apr 2013 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Zug FIDE GP |
| Dec 2012 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | English Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Nov 2012 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 2nd Tashkent FIDE GP |
| Dec 2011 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Apr 2010 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Baku President's Cup |
| Apr 2009 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Nalchik FIDE GP |
| Nov 2008 | Gata Kamsky | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 3rd Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Gata Kamsky | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Gata Kamsky | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Moscow Tal Memorial 3rd |
| Apr 2008 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Baku FIDE GP |
| Apr 2008 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-RUS |
| Nov 2007 | Gata Kamsky | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 2nd Moscow Tal Memorial |
| Oct 2007 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23rd EU-Cup |
| May 2007 | Gata Kamsky | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | 3rd Sofia MTel Masters |
| May 2007 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 3rd Sofia MTel Masters |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
In 43 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 15 wins, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 13 wins, and they have drawn 15 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played each other?
Our database records 43 games between them, from Jan 2006 to May 2023.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (7 games), followed by the Slav Defense (6). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.