Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Grigoriy Oparin
GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723) · GM Grigoriy Oparin (2643)
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Grigoriy Oparin have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2017 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Mamedyarov leads 7 wins to 0, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamedyarov with White | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Oparin with White | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Classical | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A70 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | G Oparin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Dec 2021 | Grigoriy Oparin | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Wch Blitz |
| Mar 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | EU-Cup Online Gr-E |
| Mar 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Mar 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Mar 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Jan 2021 | Grigoriy Oparin | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Arena 2nd Jan |
| Dec 2018 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2017 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Moscow Nutcracker Rapid |
| Dec 2017 | Grigoriy Oparin | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Moscow Nutcracker Rapid |
| Dec 2017 | Grigoriy Oparin | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Moscow Nutcracker |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Grigoriy Oparin?
In 11 recorded games, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 7 wins, Grigoriy Oparin has 0 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Grigoriy Oparin played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Dec 2017 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Grigoriy Oparin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.