Sanan Sjugirov vs Eltaj Safarli
GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544) · GM Eltaj Safarli (2624)
Sanan Sjugirov and Eltaj Safarli have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2002 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Sjugirov leads 2 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Torre Attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Safarli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sjugirov with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Safarli with White | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Safarli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Safarli |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Eltaj Safarli | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 25th European Teams |
| Oct 2024 | Eltaj Safarli | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Eltaj Safarli | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | Eltaj Safarli | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | PNWCC WOW Open |
| Nov 2020 | Eltaj Safarli | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | 51st USA National Open |
| Dec 2017 | Eltaj Safarli | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Wch Blitz |
| Feb 2017 | Sanan Sjugirov | Eltaj Safarli | 0-1 | Torre Attack | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2016 | Sanan Sjugirov | Eltaj Safarli | 0-1 | Torre Attack | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2016 | Sanan Sjugirov | Eltaj Safarli | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2011 | Eltaj Safarli | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Moscow Young GM |
| May 2006 | Eltaj Safarli | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4th World Youth Stars |
| Nov 2002 | Sanan Sjugirov | Eltaj Safarli | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | Wch U10 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Sanan Sjugirov and Eltaj Safarli?
In 12 recorded games, Sanan Sjugirov has 2 wins, Eltaj Safarli has 7 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Sanan Sjugirov and Eltaj Safarli played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Nov 2002 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Sanan Sjugirov and Eltaj Safarli play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Torre Attack (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.