Mustafa Yilmaz vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM Mustafa Yilmaz (2556) · GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723)
Mustafa Yilmaz and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2014 and the most recent in Jul 2023. Yilmaz leads 2 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Yilmaz | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yilmaz with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Mamedyarov with White | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Yilmaz | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Yilmaz | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Mustafa Yilmaz | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT-TUR |
| Dec 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Mustafa Yilmaz | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Mustafa Yilmaz | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Shusha Blitz |
| Sep 2022 | Mustafa Yilmaz | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Shusha Blitz |
| Sep 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Mustafa Yilmaz | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Shusha Rapid |
| Aug 2022 | Mustafa Yilmaz | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Olympiad-44 |
| Jan 2021 | Mustafa Yilmaz | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Arena 2nd Jan |
| Jan 2021 | Mustafa Yilmaz | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Arena 2nd Jan |
| Apr 2020 | Mustafa Yilmaz | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2015 | Mustafa Yilmaz | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit | chT-TUR |
| Aug 2014 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Mustafa Yilmaz | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-TUR |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mustafa Yilmaz and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
In 11 recorded games, Mustafa Yilmaz has 2 wins, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 7 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Mustafa Yilmaz and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Aug 2014 to Jul 2023.
What openings do Mustafa Yilmaz and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.