Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Anish Giri
GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723) · GM Anish Giri (2764)
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Anish Giri have played 103 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2011 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Mamedyarov leads 25 wins to 28 - trailing overall, with 50 draws (51% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamedyarov with White | 55 | 19 | 23 | 13 |
| Giri with White | 48 | 6 | 27 | 15 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 58 | 12 | 26 | 20 |
| Classical | 24 | 5 | 15 | 4 |
| Rapid | 21 | 8 | 9 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| C81 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 103 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | A Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 25th European Teams |
| Sep 2023 | Anish Giri | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | AI Cup Div 1 L |
| Sep 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Colle System | AI Cup Div 1 L |
| Jun 2023 | Anish Giri | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez | 11th Norway Chess |
| Jun 2023 | Anish Giri | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez | 11th Norway Chess Armageddon |
| May 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 11th Norway Masters Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Anish Giri | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Nov 2022 | Anish Giri | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Oct 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Aimchess Rapid Prelim |
| Jul 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | FTX Road to Miami Prelim |
| Jun 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Anish Giri | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10th Norway Chess |
| May 2022 | Anish Giri | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 10th Norway Masters Blitz |
| May 2022 | Anish Giri | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Chessable Masters Prelim |
| Apr 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Oslo Esports Cup |
| Apr 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Oslo Esports Cup |
| Apr 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Anish Giri | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Oslo Esports Cup |
| Apr 2022 | Anish Giri | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Oslo Esports Cup |
| Apr 2022 | Anish Giri | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Oslo Esports Cup |
| Apr 2022 | Anish Giri | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Oslo Esports Cup |
| Feb 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Airthings Masters Prelim |
| Jan 2022 | Anish Giri | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 84th Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2021 | Anish Giri | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2021 | Anish Giri | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 23rd chT-EU |
| Oct 2021 | Anish Giri | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Oct 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Oct 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Anish Giri | 1-0 | English Opening | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Aug 2021 | Anish Giri | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Aimchess US Rapid Prelim |
| Jul 2021 | Anish Giri | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Zagreb GCT Blitz |
| Jul 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Zagreb GCT Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Anish Giri?
In 103 recorded games, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 25 wins, Anish Giri has 28 wins, and they have drawn 50 times.
How many times have Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Anish Giri played each other?
Our database records 103 games between them, from Dec 2011 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Anish Giri play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Open (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.