Ivan Popov vs Sanan Sjugirov
GM Ivan Popov (2595) · GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544)
Ivan Popov and Sanan Sjugirov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2006 and the most recent in Dec 2022. Popov leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Popov | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Popov with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Sjugirov with White | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Popov | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Popov | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Ivan Popov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Moscow Region Cup |
| Jun 2019 | Sanan Sjugirov | Ivan Popov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 72nd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Dec 2018 | Ivan Popov | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Mar 2015 | Ivan Popov | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 16th ch-EU |
| Jun 2013 | Sanan Sjugirov | Ivan Popov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 66th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Jun 2012 | Sanan Sjugirov | Ivan Popov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 65th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Apr 2011 | Ivan Popov | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-RUS rapid |
| May 2009 | Ivan Popov | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-RUS U20 |
| May 2009 | Sanan Sjugirov | Ivan Popov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-RUS U20 |
| Apr 2009 | Ivan Popov | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | chT2-RUS 16th |
| Mar 2008 | Sanan Sjugirov | Ivan Popov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-RUS U20 |
| May 2006 | Sanan Sjugirov | Ivan Popov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4th World Youth Stars |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ivan Popov and Sanan Sjugirov?
In 12 recorded games, Ivan Popov has 2 wins, Sanan Sjugirov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Ivan Popov and Sanan Sjugirov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from May 2006 to Dec 2022.
What openings do Ivan Popov and Sanan Sjugirov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (1 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Classical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.