Sanan Sjugirov vs Raunak Sadhwani
GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544) · GM Raunak Sadhwani (2634)
Sanan Sjugirov and Raunak Sadhwani have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2017 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Sjugirov leads 6 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Sadhwani |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sjugirov with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Sadhwani with White | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Sadhwani |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Sadhwani |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Raunak Sadhwani | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 22nd Karpov Int. |
| Dec 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | Raunak Sadhwani | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Wch Blitz |
| Jan 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | Raunak Sadhwani | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Krasnogorsk Blitz |
| Jan 2023 | Raunak Sadhwani | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Krasnogorsk Blitz |
| Jan 2023 | Raunak Sadhwani | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Krasnogorsk Rapid |
| Dec 2022 | Raunak Sadhwani | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Raunak Sadhwani | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Speed Chess Q1 |
| May 2022 | Raunak Sadhwani | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Raunak Sadhwani | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Raunak Sadhwani | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk1 Swiss |
| Jan 2022 | Raunak Sadhwani | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Raunak Sadhwani | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Raunak Sadhwani | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Sep 2021 | Raunak Sadhwani | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | London System | Speed Chess GP1 |
| Aug 2021 | Raunak Sadhwani | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2021 | Raunak Sadhwani | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Titled Arena 2nd Jan |
| Dec 2020 | Raunak Sadhwani | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 |
| Nov 2020 | Raunak Sadhwani | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2019 | Raunak Sadhwani | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
| Sep 2017 | Raunak Sadhwani | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sanan Sjugirov and Raunak Sadhwani?
In 20 recorded games, Sanan Sjugirov has 6 wins, Raunak Sadhwani has 9 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Sanan Sjugirov and Raunak Sadhwani played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Sep 2017 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Sanan Sjugirov and Raunak Sadhwani play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.