Sanan Sjugirov vs Volodar Murzin
GM Sanan Sjugirov (2548) · GM Volodar Murzin (2650)
Sanan Sjugirov and Volodar Murzin have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2017 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Sjugirov leads 5 wins to 3, with 6 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sjugirov with White | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Murzin with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Sanan Sjugirov | Volodar Murzin | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 |
| Feb 2025 | Volodar Murzin | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Catalan | 2nd Al-Beruniy Masters |
| May 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | Volodar Murzin | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 6th Sharjah Masters |
| May 2023 | Volodar Murzin | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 30th chT-RUS |
| Sep 2022 | Volodar Murzin | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 75th ch-RUS |
| Jun 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 75th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Apr 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Volodar Murzin | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Volodar Murzin | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2021 | Volodar Murzin | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-RUS Rapid |
| Oct 2021 | Volodar Murzin | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-RUS Blitz |
| Feb 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2019 | Sanan Sjugirov | Volodar Murzin | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2017 | Sanan Sjugirov | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | Torre Attack | chT-RUS blitz |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Sanan Sjugirov and Volodar Murzin?
In 14 recorded games, Sanan Sjugirov has 5 wins, Volodar Murzin has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Sanan Sjugirov and Volodar Murzin played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Oct 2017 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Sanan Sjugirov and Volodar Murzin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Closed (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.