Ray Robson vs Sanan Sjugirov
GM Ray Robson (2659) · GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544)
Ray Robson and Sanan Sjugirov have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2005 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Robson leads 4 wins to 12 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (76% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (4 games). The average game between them lasted 58 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Robson | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robson with White | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Sjugirov with White | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Robson | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Robson | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | London System | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | R Robson | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Feb 2025 | R Robson | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chessable Masters Play-In |
| Jul 2024 | Sanan Sjugirov | Ray Robson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Ray Robson | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk7 Swiss |
| Aug 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | Ray Robson | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1st New World Chess Int |
| Apr 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | Ray Robson | 1-0 | London System | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | Ray Robson | 1-0 | London System | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | Ray Robson | 0-1 | London System | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | Ray Robson | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Ray Robson | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | Ray Robson | 1-0 | London System | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Ray Robson | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | Ray Robson | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | Ray Robson | 1-0 | London System | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Apr 2020 | Ray Robson | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Feb 2009 | Ray Robson | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Philidor | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Nov 2008 | Ray Robson | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Corus Internet qual |
| Nov 2008 | Ray Robson | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Corus Internet qual |
| Nov 2008 | Sanan Sjugirov | Ray Robson | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | Corus Internet qual |
| Nov 2007 | Ray Robson | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Wch U14 |
| Jul 2005 | Sanan Sjugirov | Ray Robson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | Wch U12 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ray Robson and Sanan Sjugirov?
In 21 recorded games, Ray Robson has 4 wins, Sanan Sjugirov has 12 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Ray Robson and Sanan Sjugirov played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Jul 2005 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Ray Robson and Sanan Sjugirov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (4 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.