Sanan Sjugirov vs Pavel Eljanov
GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544) · GM Pavel Eljanov (2664)
Sanan Sjugirov and Pavel Eljanov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2013 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Sjugirov leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sjugirov with White | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Eljanov with White | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Feb 2024 | Pavel Eljanov | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | London System | chT-HUN 2324 |
| Dec 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Chennai |
| Jul 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Budapest Hetenyi Memorial |
| Jun 2021 | Pavel Eljanov | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue |
| May 2021 | Pavel Eljanov | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2021 | Pavel Eljanov | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | PNWCC Online Blitz JP 23 |
| Sep 2019 | Pavel Eljanov | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2017 | Pavel Eljanov | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Mar 2014 | Pavel Eljanov | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Catalan | 15th ch-EU |
| Oct 2013 | Sanan Sjugirov | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21st Chigorin Memorial |
| Feb 2013 | Pavel Eljanov | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Moscow Aeroflot Rapid Open qual |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Sanan Sjugirov and Pavel Eljanov?
In 12 recorded games, Sanan Sjugirov has 3 wins, Pavel Eljanov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Sanan Sjugirov and Pavel Eljanov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Feb 2013 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Sanan Sjugirov and Pavel Eljanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.