Richard Rapport vs Rauf Mamedov
GM Richard Rapport (2729) · GM Rauf Mamedov (2639)
Richard Rapport and Rauf Mamedov have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2017 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Rapport leads 11 wins to 6, with 3 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Rapport | Draws | Mamedov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapport with White | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| Mamedov with White | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Rapport | Draws | Mamedov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Rapid | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Rapport | Draws | Mamedov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A26 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Richard Rapport | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Sep 2024 | Richard Rapport | Rauf Mamedov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 10th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Rauf Mamedov | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | Scotch Game | 10th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Richard Rapport | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10th Gashimov Memorial Rapid |
| Dec 2023 | Rauf Mamedov | Richard Rapport | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 9th |
| Dec 2023 | Richard Rapport | Rauf Mamedov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 9th |
| Dec 2023 | Rauf Mamedov | Richard Rapport | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Gashimov Memorial Rapid 9th |
| Nov 2023 | Rauf Mamedov | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Oct 2023 | Richard Rapport | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 38th EU-Cup |
| Dec 2022 | Richard Rapport | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Rauf Mamedov | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | King's Indian Attack | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 8th |
| Dec 2022 | Richard Rapport | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 8th |
| Dec 2022 | Richard Rapport | Rauf Mamedov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8th Gashimov Memorial Rapid |
| Dec 2021 | Richard Rapport | Rauf Mamedov | 0-1 | Sicilian | 7th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Dec 2021 | Rauf Mamedov | Richard Rapport | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Dec 2021 | Richard Rapport | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Gashimov Memorial Rapid 7th |
| Dec 2021 | Rauf Mamedov | Richard Rapport | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Gashimov Memorial Rapid 7th |
| Nov 2019 | Richard Rapport | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 35th EU-Cup |
| May 2019 | Rauf Mamedov | Richard Rapport | 0-1 | Hungarian Opening | Hengshui IMSA Rapid |
| Dec 2017 | Rauf Mamedov | Richard Rapport | 0-1 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Richard Rapport and Rauf Mamedov?
In 20 recorded games, Richard Rapport has 11 wins, Rauf Mamedov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Richard Rapport and Rauf Mamedov played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Dec 2017 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Richard Rapport and Rauf Mamedov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.