Sanan Sjugirov vs Baadur Jobava
GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544) · GM Baadur Jobava (2572)
Sanan Sjugirov and Baadur Jobava have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2012 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Sjugirov leads 4 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Jobava |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sjugirov with White | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Jobava with White | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Jobava |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Jobava |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | Baadur Jobava | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | 25th European Teams |
| Sep 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| May 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | TCh-HUN 2024-25 |
| Dec 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Baadur Jobava | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Baadur Jobava | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Baadur Jobava | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Baadur Jobava | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Baadur Jobava | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Speed Chess GP1 |
| Mar 2021 | Baadur Jobava | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2020 | Baadur Jobava | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | PNWCC WOW Open |
| Jul 2020 | Baadur Jobava | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2019 | Baadur Jobava | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | PRO League Stage |
| Dec 2017 | Baadur Jobava | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | Wch Rapid |
| Feb 2012 | Sanan Sjugirov | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Sanan Sjugirov and Baadur Jobava?
In 16 recorded games, Sanan Sjugirov has 4 wins, Baadur Jobava has 7 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Sanan Sjugirov and Baadur Jobava played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Feb 2012 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Sanan Sjugirov and Baadur Jobava play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.