Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Praggnanandhaa R
GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723) · GM Praggnanandhaa R (2750)
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Praggnanandhaa R have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2018 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Mamedyarov leads 9 wins to 4, with 6 draws (68% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamedyarov with White | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| R with White | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A22 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C24 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | TechM GCL 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Praggnanandhaa R | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | TechM GCL 2025 |
| Dec 2022 | Praggnanandhaa R | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2022 | Praggnanandhaa R | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Italian Game | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Nov 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Nov 2022 | Praggnanandhaa R | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Nov 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Meltwater Tour Final |
| May 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chessable Masters Prelim |
| Apr 2022 | Praggnanandhaa R | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Oslo Esports Cup |
| Apr 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Oslo Esports Cup |
| Apr 2022 | Praggnanandhaa R | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Oslo Esports Cup |
| Feb 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Airthings Masters Prelim |
| Jan 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 84th Tata Steel Masters |
| May 2021 | Praggnanandhaa R | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Titled Arena May 8th |
| Apr 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | NIC Classic Preliminary |
| Dec 2020 | Praggnanandhaa R | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 |
| Nov 2018 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Nov 2018 | Praggnanandhaa R | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Italian Game | Tata Steel India blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Praggnanandhaa R?
In 19 recorded games, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 9 wins, Praggnanandhaa R has 4 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Praggnanandhaa R played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Nov 2018 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Praggnanandhaa R play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.