Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu (2582) · GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723)
Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2004 and the most recent in Mar 2024. Nisipeanu leads 1 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nisipeanu | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nisipeanu with White | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Mamedyarov with White | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nisipeanu | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 1 | 9 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nisipeanu | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A47 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Bundesliga 2023-24 |
| Nov 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 23rd chT-EU |
| Oct 2019 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 22nd EU-chT |
| Oct 2017 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 33rd EU-Cup |
| Nov 2015 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 20th chT-EU |
| May 2007 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 3rd Sofia MTel Masters |
| May 2007 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | 3rd Sofia MTel Masters |
| Feb 2007 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-FRA Top 16 GpB |
| Jun 2006 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Foros Aerosvit |
| Jun 2004 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jun 2004 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jun 2004 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jun 2004 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Apr 2004 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | 6th Dubai Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
In 14 recorded games, Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu has 1 wins, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Apr 2004 to Mar 2024.
What openings do Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.