Rauf Mamedov vs Nihal Sarin
GM Rauf Mamedov (2639) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)
Rauf Mamedov and Nihal Sarin have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2019 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Mamedov leads 4 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mamedov | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamedov with White | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Sarin with White | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mamedov | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mamedov | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Rauf Mamedov | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Aug 2023 | Rauf Mamedov | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Julius Baer Rapid Div 2 L |
| Aug 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Julius Baer Rapid Div 2 L |
| Aug 2023 | Rauf Mamedov | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Julius Baer Rapid Div 2 L |
| Jul 2023 | Rauf Mamedov | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | chT-TUR |
| Sep 2022 | Rauf Mamedov | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Sep 2022 | Rauf Mamedov | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Sep 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Sep 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Sep 2022 | Rauf Mamedov | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Aug 2022 | Rauf Mamedov | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Olympiad-44 |
| Nov 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | English Opening | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2021 | Rauf Mamedov | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Jan 2020 | Nihal Sarin | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | London System | 82nd Tata Steel Challengers |
| Dec 2019 | Rauf Mamedov | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Wch Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Rauf Mamedov and Nihal Sarin?
In 15 recorded games, Rauf Mamedov has 4 wins, Nihal Sarin has 6 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Rauf Mamedov and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Dec 2019 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Rauf Mamedov and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.