Sanan Sjugirov vs Alexander Donchenko
GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544) · GM Alexander Donchenko (2635)
Sanan Sjugirov and Alexander Donchenko have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2016 and the most recent in May 2025. Sjugirov leads 4 wins to 4, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sjugirov with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Donchenko with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | Alexander Donchenko | 0-1 | English Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Alexander Donchenko | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Alexander Donchenko | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Alexander Donchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk6 Swiss |
| Nov 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Jun 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Alexander Donchenko | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2019 | Alexander Donchenko | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2016 | Sanan Sjugirov | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Sanan Sjugirov and Alexander Donchenko?
In 10 recorded games, Sanan Sjugirov has 4 wins, Alexander Donchenko has 4 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Sanan Sjugirov and Alexander Donchenko played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jul 2016 to May 2025.
What openings do Sanan Sjugirov and Alexander Donchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (1 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.