Praggnanandhaa R vs Volodar Murzin
GM Praggnanandhaa R (2750) · GM Volodar Murzin (2650)
Praggnanandhaa R and Volodar Murzin have played 26 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2015 and the most recent in Jan 2026. R leads 17 wins to 7, with 2 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (3 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | R | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R with White | 13 | 8 | 0 | 5 |
| Murzin with White | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | R | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 |
| Rapid | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Classical | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | R | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Praggnanandhaa R | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Jan 2026 | Volodar Murzin | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Jan 2026 | Praggnanandhaa R | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Dec 2024 | Volodar Murzin | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Indian Defense | World Blitz 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | Volodar Murzin | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | World Rapid 2024 |
| Dec 2023 | Praggnanandhaa R | Volodar Murzin | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Praggnanandhaa R | Volodar Murzin | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2023 | Volodar Murzin | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Oct 2021 | Volodar Murzin | Praggnanandhaa R | 0-1 | Sicilian | Challengers Tour Final |
| Oct 2021 | Praggnanandhaa R | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Challengers Tour Final |
| Oct 2021 | Volodar Murzin | Praggnanandhaa R | 0-1 | Sicilian | Challengers Tour Final |
| Sep 2021 | Volodar Murzin | Praggnanandhaa R | 0-1 | Sicilian | Hou Yifan Challenge |
| Aug 2021 | Praggnanandhaa R | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2021 | Praggnanandhaa R | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Gelfand Challenge |
| May 2021 | Volodar Murzin | Praggnanandhaa R | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2021 | Praggnanandhaa R | Volodar Murzin | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Baer Polgar Challenge |
| Jul 2020 | Praggnanandhaa R | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Russia U16-Gurukul 2 U16 |
| Jul 2020 | Volodar Murzin | Praggnanandhaa R | 0-1 | Philidor | Russia U16-Gurukul 2 U16 |
| Jul 2020 | Volodar Murzin | Praggnanandhaa R | 0-1 | London System | Russia U16-Gurukul 2 U16 |
| Jul 2020 | Praggnanandhaa R | Volodar Murzin | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Volodar Murzin | Praggnanandhaa R | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | RUS-Gurukul U16 Online Battle |
| Jun 2020 | Volodar Murzin | Praggnanandhaa R | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | RUS-Gurukul U16 Online Battle |
| Jun 2020 | Praggnanandhaa R | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | RUS-Gurukul U16 Online Battle |
| Jun 2020 | Volodar Murzin | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2020 | Praggnanandhaa R | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 18th Gibraltar Masters |
| Nov 2015 | Volodar Murzin | Praggnanandhaa R | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Wch U10 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Praggnanandhaa R and Volodar Murzin?
In 26 recorded games, Praggnanandhaa R has 17 wins, Volodar Murzin has 7 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Praggnanandhaa R and Volodar Murzin played each other?
Our database records 26 games between them, from Nov 2015 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Praggnanandhaa R and Volodar Murzin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (3 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.