Sanan Sjugirov vs Vahap Sanal
GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544) · GM Vahap Sanal (2555)
Sanan Sjugirov and Vahap Sanal have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2019 and the most recent in May 2024. Sjugirov leads 6 wins to 5, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 61 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Sanal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sjugirov with White | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Sanal with White | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Sanal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Sanal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Vahap Sanal | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7th Sharjah Masters |
| Jan 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | Vahap Sanal | 0-1 | Philidor | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2022 | Vahap Sanal | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Chess.com Rapid Wk18 Swiss |
| Jan 2022 | Vahap Sanal | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Vahap Sanal | 0-1 | Italian Game | Wch Rapid |
| Mar 2021 | Vahap Sanal | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Mar 2021 | Vahap Sanal | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Oct 2020 | Vahap Sanal | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2020 | Vahap Sanal | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | 33rd Leon Blitz Open |
| Jun 2020 | Vahap Sanal | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2019 | Vahap Sanal | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Sanan Sjugirov and Vahap Sanal?
In 12 recorded games, Sanan Sjugirov has 6 wins, Vahap Sanal has 5 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Sanan Sjugirov and Vahap Sanal played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Mar 2019 to May 2024.
What openings do Sanan Sjugirov and Vahap Sanal play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.