Tigran L. Petrosian vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM Tigran L. Petrosian (2522) · GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723)
Tigran L. Petrosian and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2004 and the most recent in Dec 2022. Petrosian leads 2 wins to 2, with 8 draws (33% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Rat Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Petrosian | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrosian with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Mamedyarov with White | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Petrosian | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Petrosian | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A08 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A53 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D73 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2021 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2019 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2018 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2017 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2009 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 17th chT-EU |
| Mar 2007 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Dos Hermanas Internet f 8th |
| Mar 2007 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Dos Hermanas Internet f 8th |
| Mar 2007 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Dos Hermanas Internet f 8th |
| Mar 2007 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Dos Hermanas Internet f 8th |
| Mar 2007 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Dos Hermanas Internet f 8th |
| May 2004 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 5th ch-EU |
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What is the head-to-head score between Tigran L. Petrosian and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
In 12 recorded games, Tigran L. Petrosian has 2 wins, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Tigran L. Petrosian and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from May 2004 to Dec 2022.
What openings do Tigran L. Petrosian and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Rat Defense (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.