Vahap Sanal vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM Vahap Sanal (2542) · GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723)
Vahap Sanal and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2017 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Sanal leads 5 wins to 11 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sanal | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanal with White | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Mamedyarov with White | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sanal | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sanal | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | TCh-TUR Super League 2026 |
| Jan 2024 | Vahap Sanal | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Vahap Sanal | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 38th EU-Cup |
| Apr 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
| Apr 2021 | Vahap Sanal | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
| Oct 2020 | Vahap Sanal | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2020 | Vahap Sanal | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Grandmaster Battle 2nd |
| Jul 2020 | Vahap Sanal | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense | Grandmaster Battle 2nd |
| Jul 2020 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Vahap Sanal | 0-1 | Philidor | Grandmaster Battle 2nd |
| Jul 2020 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Vahap Sanal | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Grandmaster Battle 2nd |
| Jul 2020 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Vahap Sanal | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Grandmaster Battle 2nd |
| Jul 2020 | Vahap Sanal | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Grandmaster Battle 2nd |
| Jul 2020 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Grandmaster Battle 2nd |
| Jul 2020 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Vahap Sanal | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Grandmaster Battle 2nd |
| Jul 2020 | Vahap Sanal | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Grandmaster Battle 2nd |
| Jul 2020 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Vahap Sanal | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Grandmaster Battle 2nd |
| Jul 2020 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Vahap Sanal | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Grandmaster Battle 2nd |
| Jul 2020 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Grandmaster Battle 2nd |
| Jul 2020 | Vahap Sanal | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Grandmaster Battle 2nd |
| Jul 2020 | Vahap Sanal | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Grandmaster Battle 2nd |
| Dec 2019 | Vahap Sanal | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2017 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vahap Sanal and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
In 22 recorded games, Vahap Sanal has 5 wins, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 11 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Vahap Sanal and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Dec 2017 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Vahap Sanal and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games), followed by the Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.