Narayanan S L vs Alireza Firouzja
GM Narayanan S L (2581) · GM Alireza Firouzja (2749)
Narayanan S L and Alireza Firouzja have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2018 and the most recent in Dec 2025. L leads 4 wins to 11 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (68% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (3 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | L | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L with White | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Firouzja with White | 10 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | L | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | L | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Narayanan S L | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | World Rapid 2025 |
| Mar 2025 | Narayanan S L | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 |
| Apr 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | London System | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | London System | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | London System | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Feb 2020 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2020 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2018 | Alireza Firouzja | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 57th Wch U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Narayanan S L and Alireza Firouzja?
In 22 recorded games, Narayanan S L has 4 wins, Alireza Firouzja has 11 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Narayanan S L and Alireza Firouzja played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Sep 2018 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Narayanan S L and Alireza Firouzja play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.