Sanan Sjugirov vs Alireza Firouzja
GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544) · GM Alireza Firouzja (2757)
Sanan Sjugirov and Alireza Firouzja have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2020 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Sjugirov leads 0 wins to 12 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sjugirov with White | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Firouzja with White | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Sanan Sjugirov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Sofia Cup Blitz 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Sofia Cup Rapid 2026 |
| Jun 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sanan Sjugirov and Alireza Firouzja?
In 13 recorded games, Sanan Sjugirov has 0 wins, Alireza Firouzja has 12 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Sanan Sjugirov and Alireza Firouzja played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jun 2020 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Sanan Sjugirov and Alireza Firouzja play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games), followed by the Trompowsky Attack (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.