Sanan Sjugirov vs Andrey Esipenko
GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544) · GM Andrey Esipenko (2678)
Sanan Sjugirov and Andrey Esipenko have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2018 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Sjugirov leads 3 wins to 2, with 9 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening: Spassky Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sjugirov with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Esipenko with White | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Italian Game | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| May 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Chess.com Classic Play-In |
| Feb 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chessable Masters Play-In |
| May 2023 | Andrey Esipenko | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 6th Sharjah Masters |
| Sep 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 75th ch-RUS |
| Apr 2022 | Andrey Esipenko | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2021 | Andrey Esipenko | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2019 | Andrey Esipenko | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
| Jul 2019 | Andrey Esipenko | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 72nd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Oct 2018 | Andrey Esipenko | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | ch-RUS blitz |
| Oct 2018 | Sanan Sjugirov | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | ch-RUS blitz |
| Feb 2018 | Sanan Sjugirov | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17th Aeroflot Open A |
| Jan 2018 | Sanan Sjugirov | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | Dvorkovich Memorial Rapid Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Sanan Sjugirov and Andrey Esipenko?
In 14 recorded games, Sanan Sjugirov has 3 wins, Andrey Esipenko has 2 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Sanan Sjugirov and Andrey Esipenko played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 2018 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Sanan Sjugirov and Andrey Esipenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening: Spassky Variation (1 games), followed by the Catalan (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.