Richard Rapport vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM Richard Rapport (2729) · GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723)
Richard Rapport and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov have played 47 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2016 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Rapport leads 10 wins to 13 - trailing overall, with 24 draws (49% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Rapport | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapport with White | 20 | 6 | 10 | 4 |
| Mamedyarov with White | 27 | 4 | 14 | 9 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Rapport | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 22 | 4 | 12 | 6 |
| Blitz | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Classical | 11 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Rapport | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 47 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Richard Rapport | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Italian Game | TechM GCL 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | TechM GCL 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 25th European Teams |
| Jun 2025 | Richard Rapport | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Oct 2024 | Richard Rapport | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | TechM GCL 2024 |
| Oct 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | TechM GCL 2024 |
| Sep 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Richard Rapport | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 10th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Richard Rapport | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Richard Rapport | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Italian Game | 10th Gashimov Memorial Rapid |
| Aug 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Jul 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 2nd Tashkent Kasimdzhanov Cup |
| Jun 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Tashkent UzChess Masters |
| Dec 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Richard Rapport | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 9th |
| Dec 2023 | Richard Rapport | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 9th |
| Dec 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Gashimov Memorial Rapid 9th |
| Oct 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | 38th EU-Cup |
| Jun 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Global Chess League |
| Jun 2023 | Richard Rapport | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Global Chess League |
| Dec 2022 | Richard Rapport | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Richard Rapport | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 8th |
| Dec 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 8th |
| Dec 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | 8th Gashimov Memorial Rapid |
| Oct 2022 | Richard Rapport | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Aimchess Rapid KO |
| Oct 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Aimchess Rapid KO |
| Oct 2022 | Richard Rapport | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Aimchess Rapid KO |
| Oct 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Aimchess Rapid KO |
| Oct 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Aimchess Rapid KO |
| Oct 2022 | Richard Rapport | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Aimchess Rapid KO |
| Oct 2022 | Richard Rapport | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | Aimchess Rapid Prelim |
| Jul 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | FTX Road to Miami Prelim |
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What is the head-to-head score between Richard Rapport and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
In 47 recorded games, Richard Rapport has 10 wins, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 13 wins, and they have drawn 24 times.
How many times have Richard Rapport and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played each other?
Our database records 47 games between them, from Mar 2016 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Richard Rapport and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games), followed by the Slav Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.