Sergei Movsesian vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM Sergei Movsesian (2594) · GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723)
Sergei Movsesian and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2008 and the most recent in Feb 2016. Movsesian leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Pirc Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movsesian with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Mamedyarov with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D31 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Sergei Movsesian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Sergei Movsesian | 0-1 | Indian Defense | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Oct 2013 | Sergei Movsesian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 29th EU-Cup |
| Jun 2013 | Sergei Movsesian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | English Opening | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2010 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Sergei Movsesian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Sergei Movsesian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Aug 2008 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sergei Movsesian and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
In 10 recorded games, Sergei Movsesian has 3 wins, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Sergei Movsesian and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 2008 to Feb 2016.
What openings do Sergei Movsesian and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Pirc Defense (2 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.