Richard Rapport vs Aydin Suleymanli
GM Richard Rapport (2729) · GM Aydin Suleymanli (2657)
Richard Rapport and Aydin Suleymanli have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2022 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Rapport leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 56 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Rapport | Draws | Suleymanli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapport with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Suleymanli with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Rapport | Draws | Suleymanli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Rapport | Draws | Suleymanli |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Aydin Suleymanli | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | Matches 1-10 |
| Sep 2025 | Richard Rapport | Aydin Suleymanli | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Sep 2024 | Richard Rapport | Aydin Suleymanli | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10th Gashimov Mem Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Aydin Suleymanli | Richard Rapport | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 10th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Richard Rapport | Aydin Suleymanli | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10th Gashimov Memorial Rapid |
| Dec 2023 | Richard Rapport | Aydin Suleymanli | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 9th |
| Dec 2023 | Aydin Suleymanli | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 9th |
| Dec 2023 | Richard Rapport | Aydin Suleymanli | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Gashimov Memorial Rapid 9th |
| Dec 2022 | Aydin Suleymanli | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 8th |
| Dec 2022 | Richard Rapport | Aydin Suleymanli | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 8th |
| Dec 2022 | Richard Rapport | Aydin Suleymanli | 1-0 | Italian Game | 8th Gashimov Memorial Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Richard Rapport and Aydin Suleymanli?
In 11 recorded games, Richard Rapport has 3 wins, Aydin Suleymanli has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Richard Rapport and Aydin Suleymanli played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Dec 2022 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Richard Rapport and Aydin Suleymanli play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.