Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Eltaj Safarli
GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723) · GM Eltaj Safarli (2624)
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Eltaj Safarli have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2009 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Mamedyarov leads 8 wins to 0, with 6 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Dutch Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | Safarli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamedyarov with White | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Safarli with White | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | Safarli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | Safarli |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Eltaj Safarli | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | World Rapid 2024 |
| Jul 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Eltaj Safarli | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-TUR |
| Sep 2019 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Eltaj Safarli | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2019 | Eltaj Safarli | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Philidor | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2017 | Eltaj Safarli | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2016 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Eltaj Safarli | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3rd Gashimov Memorial |
| May 2016 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Eltaj Safarli | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Nakhchivan Open |
| Oct 2015 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Eltaj Safarli | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2014 | Eltaj Safarli | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2014 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Eltaj Safarli | 1-0 | Richter-Veresov Attack | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2013 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Eltaj Safarli | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Eltaj Safarli | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Vienna Game | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2011 | Eltaj Safarli | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | Baku Open A |
| Sep 2009 | Eltaj Safarli | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Kolkata Open 4th |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Eltaj Safarli?
In 14 recorded games, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 8 wins, Eltaj Safarli has 0 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Eltaj Safarli played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Sep 2009 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Eltaj Safarli play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Dutch Defense (1 games), followed by the Trompowsky Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.