Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Nihal Sarin
GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Nihal Sarin have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2018 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Mamedyarov leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamedyarov with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Sarin with White | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Italian Game | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Knockout |
| Jun 2026 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Knockout |
| Jun 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | Matches 1-10 |
| Jun 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Aug 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Jul 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | chT-TUR |
| Dec 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Apr 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Bundesliga 2021-22 |
| Jan 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Arena 2nd Jan |
| Jan 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | Titled Arena 2nd Jan |
| Nov 2018 | Nihal Sarin | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Tata Steel India Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Nihal Sarin?
In 13 recorded games, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 3 wins, Nihal Sarin has 6 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Nov 2018 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.