Maksim Chigaev vs Alireza Firouzja
GM Maksim Chigaev (2648) · GM Alireza Firouzja (2749)
Maksim Chigaev and Alireza Firouzja have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2021 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Chigaev leads 1 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Trompowsky Attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigaev with White | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Firouzja with White | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Maksim Chigaev | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Maksim Chigaev | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | English Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Dec 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
| Mar 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Owen Defense | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maksim Chigaev and Alireza Firouzja?
In 13 recorded games, Maksim Chigaev has 1 wins, Alireza Firouzja has 10 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Maksim Chigaev and Alireza Firouzja played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Feb 2021 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Maksim Chigaev and Alireza Firouzja play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Trompowsky Attack (2 games), followed by the Owen Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.