Maxim Matlakov vs Sanan Sjugirov
GM Maxim Matlakov (2599) · GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544)
Maxim Matlakov and Sanan Sjugirov have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2003 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Matlakov leads 7 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matlakov with White | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Sjugirov with White | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Rapid | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B41 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Sanan Sjugirov | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Sicilian | TCh-RUS Premier 2026 |
| Jul 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-HUN Rapid |
| Jul 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Italian Game | Budapest Hetenyi Memorial |
| Sep 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 75th ch-RUS |
| Jun 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk18 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk16 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 29th chT-RUS |
| Feb 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chess.com Rapid Wk3 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk2 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk1 Swiss |
| Nov 2021 | Maxim Matlakov | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Tashkent President Open 1st |
| Aug 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Aug 2021 | Maxim Matlakov | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Mar 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Sep 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid |
| Jun 2020 | Maxim Matlakov | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2017 | Sanan Sjugirov | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-RUS 70th |
| Nov 2016 | Sanan Sjugirov | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2011 | Maxim Matlakov | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 64th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Aug 2010 | Sanan Sjugirov | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 49th Wch U20 |
| Oct 2008 | Sanan Sjugirov | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16th Chigorin Mem |
| Jan 2008 | Maxim Matlakov | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | English Opening | St Petersburg FINEC GM A |
| Jun 2004 | Maxim Matlakov | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | World Youth Stars 2nd |
| Aug 2003 | Sanan Sjugirov | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 1st World Youth Stars |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxim Matlakov and Sanan Sjugirov?
In 24 recorded games, Maxim Matlakov has 7 wins, Sanan Sjugirov has 9 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Maxim Matlakov and Sanan Sjugirov played each other?
Our database records 24 games between them, from Aug 2003 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Maxim Matlakov and Sanan Sjugirov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Main Line (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.