Rauf Mamedov vs Yuriy Kuzubov
GM Rauf Mamedov (2639) · GM Yuriy Kuzubov (2603)
Rauf Mamedov and Yuriy Kuzubov have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2005 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Mamedov leads 1 wins to 2 - trailing overall, with 12 draws (20% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 28 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mamedov | Draws | Kuzubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamedov with White | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Kuzubov with White | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mamedov | Draws | Kuzubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Blitz | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mamedov | Draws | Kuzubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A84 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | European Blitz 2024 |
| Sep 2023 | Rauf Mamedov | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | AI Cup Play In |
| Jul 2023 | Rauf Mamedov | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Julius Baer Play In |
| Nov 2022 | Rauf Mamedov | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | Braila GP RO Stage 5 |
| Jul 2018 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-TUR |
| Nov 2017 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21st chT-EU |
| Aug 2017 | Rauf Mamedov | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | chT-TUR |
| May 2017 | Rauf Mamedov | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Lvov Rapid Cup |
| Feb 2014 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Minsk Bronstein Memorial Open |
| Sep 2009 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Lubbock SPICE Cup A Playoff |
| Sep 2009 | Rauf Mamedov | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Lubbock SPICE Cup A Playoff |
| Sep 2009 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Lubbock SPICE Cup A |
| Sep 2009 | Rauf Mamedov | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Lubbock SPICE Cup A |
| May 2007 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 5th World Youth Stars |
| May 2005 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3rd World Youth Stars |
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What is the head-to-head score between Rauf Mamedov and Yuriy Kuzubov?
In 15 recorded games, Rauf Mamedov has 1 wins, Yuriy Kuzubov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Rauf Mamedov and Yuriy Kuzubov played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from May 2005 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Rauf Mamedov and Yuriy Kuzubov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (4 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.