Shant Sargsyan vs Volodar Murzin
GM Shant Sargsyan (2646) · GM Volodar Murzin (2650)
Shant Sargsyan and Volodar Murzin have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2018 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Sargsyan leads 4 wins to 1, with 6 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sargsyan | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sargsyan with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Murzin with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sargsyan | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sargsyan | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Shant Sargsyan | Volodar Murzin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 3rd Al-Beruniy Masters |
| Feb 2025 | Shant Sargsyan | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2nd Al-Beruniy Masters |
| Jun 2024 | Volodar Murzin | Shant Sargsyan | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Jermuk Avagyan Memorial |
| May 2023 | Shant Sargsyan | Volodar Murzin | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 6th Sharjah Masters |
| Mar 2023 | Shant Sargsyan | Volodar Murzin | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 23rd ch-EU |
| Dec 2022 | Volodar Murzin | Shant Sargsyan | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | The Game has begun U20 |
| May 2021 | Shant Sargsyan | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | FIDE World Cup Europe Hybrid Qual |
| May 2021 | Volodar Murzin | Shant Sargsyan | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | FIDE World Cup Europe Hybrid Qual |
| Dec 2020 | Volodar Murzin | Shant Sargsyan | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | RBI Open Qualifier 3 |
| Mar 2020 | Shant Sargsyan | Volodar Murzin | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| May 2018 | Volodar Murzin | Shant Sargsyan | 0-1 | Italian Game | 16th Somov Memorial |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Shant Sargsyan and Volodar Murzin?
In 11 recorded games, Shant Sargsyan has 4 wins, Volodar Murzin has 1 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Shant Sargsyan and Volodar Murzin played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from May 2018 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Shant Sargsyan and Volodar Murzin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Italian Game (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.