Maksim Chigaev vs Sanan Sjugirov
GM Maksim Chigaev (2648) · GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544)
Maksim Chigaev and Sanan Sjugirov have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2015 and the most recent in Dec 2022. Chigaev leads 3 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (52% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigaev with White | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| Sjugirov with White | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Blitz | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-RUS Rapid |
| Sep 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 21st Poikovsky Karpov |
| Sep 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 75th ch-RUS |
| Jul 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 75th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Oct 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Speed Chess GP3 |
| Sep 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Speed Chess GP1 |
| Sep 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Aug 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Aug 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Moscow Smyslov Memorial |
| Mar 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Nov 2019 | Maksim Chigaev | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | 35th EU-Cup |
| May 2019 | Sanan Sjugirov | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 26th chT-RUS |
| Dec 2018 | Maksim Chigaev | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-RUS rapid GP final |
| Oct 2018 | Maksim Chigaev | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | ch-RUS blitz |
| Oct 2018 | Sanan Sjugirov | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Modern Defense | ch-RUS blitz |
| Jun 2016 | Sanan Sjugirov | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 69th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Jun 2015 | Sanan Sjugirov | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 68th ch-RUS Higher League |
| May 2015 | Sanan Sjugirov | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | chT-RUS blitz |
| May 2015 | Sanan Sjugirov | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Anti-Grünfeld | chT-RUS rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maksim Chigaev and Sanan Sjugirov?
In 21 recorded games, Maksim Chigaev has 3 wins, Sanan Sjugirov has 8 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Maksim Chigaev and Sanan Sjugirov played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from May 2015 to Dec 2022.
What openings do Maksim Chigaev and Sanan Sjugirov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.