Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Aydin Suleymanli
GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723) · GM Aydin Suleymanli (2657)
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Aydin Suleymanli have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2022 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Mamedyarov leads 7 wins to 3, with 8 draws (56% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | Suleymanli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamedyarov with White | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Suleymanli with White | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | Suleymanli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | Suleymanli |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Aydin Suleymanli | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Pool D |
| Feb 2026 | Aydin Suleymanli | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 80th ch-AZE 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Aydin Suleymanli | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 80th ch-AZE 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Aydin Suleymanli | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | 80th ch-AZE 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Aydin Suleymanli | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 80th ch-AZE 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Aydin Suleymanli | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 80th ch-AZE 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Aydin Suleymanli | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 80th ch-AZE 2026 |
| Sep 2024 | Aydin Suleymanli | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 10th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Aydin Suleymanli | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Aydin Suleymanli | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10th Gashimov Memorial Rapid |
| Dec 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Aydin Suleymanli | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Aydin Suleymanli | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Aydin Suleymanli | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 9th |
| Dec 2023 | Aydin Suleymanli | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 9th |
| Dec 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Aydin Suleymanli | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Gashimov Memorial Rapid 9th |
| Dec 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Aydin Suleymanli | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 8th |
| Dec 2022 | Aydin Suleymanli | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 8th |
| Dec 2022 | Aydin Suleymanli | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8th Gashimov Memorial Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Aydin Suleymanli?
In 18 recorded games, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 7 wins, Aydin Suleymanli has 3 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Aydin Suleymanli played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Dec 2022 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Aydin Suleymanli play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.