Sanan Sjugirov vs Polina Shuvalova
GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544) · IM Polina Shuvalova (2483)
Sanan Sjugirov and Polina Shuvalova have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2018 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Sjugirov leads 8 wins to 2, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sjugirov with White | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Shuvalova with White | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Sanan Sjugirov | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Polina Shuvalova | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jul 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Sanan Sjugirov | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Polina Shuvalova | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Polina Shuvalova | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk3 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Polina Shuvalova | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2018 | Polina Shuvalova | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-RUS rapid GP final |
Interactive board, all 12 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Sanan Sjugirov and Polina Shuvalova?
In 12 recorded games, Sanan Sjugirov has 8 wins, Polina Shuvalova has 2 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Sanan Sjugirov and Polina Shuvalova played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Dec 2018 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Sanan Sjugirov and Polina Shuvalova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.