Sanan Sjugirov vs M. Amin Tabatabaei
GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544) · GM M. Amin Tabatabaei (2722)
Sanan Sjugirov and M. Amin Tabatabaei have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2020 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Sjugirov leads 4 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (81% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sjugirov with White | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Tabatabaei with White | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B66 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B69 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Aug 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Italian Game | Fujairah Global Superstar |
| Jul 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 22nd Karpov Int. |
| Jan 2024 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Catalan | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Sep 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Speed Chess Q2 Sw |
| Aug 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-HUN Rapid |
| Jul 2023 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Budapest Hetenyi Memorial |
| Mar 2023 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | Sicilian | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2021 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Oct 2020 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| Jul 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sanan Sjugirov and M. Amin Tabatabaei?
In 16 recorded games, Sanan Sjugirov has 4 wins, M. Amin Tabatabaei has 9 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Sanan Sjugirov and M. Amin Tabatabaei played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jul 2020 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Sanan Sjugirov and M. Amin Tabatabaei play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.