Sanan Sjugirov vs Grigoriy Oparin
GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544) · GM Grigoriy Oparin (2643)
Sanan Sjugirov and Grigoriy Oparin have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2011 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Sjugirov leads 6 wins to 4, with 5 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 57 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sjugirov with White | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Oparin with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | G Oparin | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Grigoriy Oparin | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Catalan | Aimchess Play In Open |
| Aug 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk3 Swiss |
| Mar 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Dec 2020 | Grigoriy Oparin | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Levitov Christmas Online Q5 |
| Dec 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 |
| Oct 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| Jul 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2019 | Grigoriy Oparin | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | PRO League Stage |
| Dec 2018 | Sanan Sjugirov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | English Opening | Wch Blitz |
| Mar 2015 | Grigoriy Oparin | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Nov 2013 | Sanan Sjugirov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup A |
| Oct 2011 | Sanan Sjugirov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 19th Chigorin Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sanan Sjugirov and Grigoriy Oparin?
In 15 recorded games, Sanan Sjugirov has 6 wins, Grigoriy Oparin has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Sanan Sjugirov and Grigoriy Oparin played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Oct 2011 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Sanan Sjugirov and Grigoriy Oparin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Trompowsky Attack (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.