Sanan Sjugirov vs Yangyi Yu
GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544) · GM Yangyi Yu (2706)
Sanan Sjugirov and Yangyi Yu have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2018 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Sjugirov leads 2 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (77% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 63 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sjugirov with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Yu with White | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Yangyi Yu | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| May 2025 | Yangyi Yu | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess.com Classic Play-In |
| Dec 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Sharjah Alef Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Yangyi Yu | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Sharjah Alef Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Yangyi Yu | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Sharjah Alef Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | Yangyi Yu | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Sharjah Alef Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Sharjah Alef Rapid |
| Dec 2023 | Yangyi Yu | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Sharjah Alef Rapid |
| Nov 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Sharjah Alef |
| Nov 2023 | Yangyi Yu | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Sharjah Alef |
| Aug 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | Yangyi Yu | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Speed Chess Q1 Sw |
| Dec 2019 | Yangyi Yu | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2018 | Sanan Sjugirov | Yangyi Yu | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Wch Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sanan Sjugirov and Yangyi Yu?
In 13 recorded games, Sanan Sjugirov has 2 wins, Yangyi Yu has 8 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Sanan Sjugirov and Yangyi Yu played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Dec 2018 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Sanan Sjugirov and Yangyi Yu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.