Teimour Radjabov vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM Teimour Radjabov (2689) · GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723)
Teimour Radjabov and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov have played 66 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1999 and the most recent in Oct 2024. Radjabov leads 7 wins to 4, with 55 draws (17% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 29 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Radjabov | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radjabov with White | 30 | 3 | 25 | 2 |
| Mamedyarov with White | 36 | 4 | 30 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Radjabov | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 28 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Blitz | 23 | 3 | 19 | 1 |
| Rapid | 15 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Radjabov | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 66 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | Philidor | TechM GCL 2024 |
| Oct 2024 | Teimour Radjabov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Italian Game | TechM GCL 2024 |
| Dec 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | English Opening | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 9th |
| Dec 2023 | Teimour Radjabov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 9th |
| Dec 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Gashimov Memorial Rapid 9th |
| Sep 2022 | Teimour Radjabov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Shusha Blitz |
| Sep 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Shusha Blitz |
| Sep 2022 | Teimour Radjabov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Shusha Rapid |
| Jul 2022 | Teimour Radjabov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FTX Road to Miami Prelim+ |
| Jun 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Chimer System | 10th Norway Chess Armageddon |
| Jun 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 10th Norway Chess |
| May 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 10th Norway Masters Blitz |
| Oct 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Oct 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Oct 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Oct 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Jun 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 1st Bucharest Superbet Classic |
| May 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
| Apr 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | NIC Classic Preliminary |
| Mar 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Carlsen Inv Prelim |
| Sep 2019 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2019 | Teimour Radjabov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2019 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2019 | Teimour Radjabov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2019 | Teimour Radjabov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2019 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Apr 2019 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 6th Gashimov Memorial |
| Jan 2019 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 81st Tata Steel Masters |
| Apr 2018 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | 5th Gashimov Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Teimour Radjabov and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
In 66 recorded games, Teimour Radjabov has 7 wins, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 55 times.
How many times have Teimour Radjabov and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played each other?
Our database records 66 games between them, from Jan 1999 to Oct 2024.
What openings do Teimour Radjabov and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5 games), followed by the Indian Defense (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.