Vugar Rasulov vs Shiroghlan Talibov
GM Vugar Rasulov (2538) · IM Shiroghlan Talibov (2471)
Vugar Rasulov and Shiroghlan Talibov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2022 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Rasulov leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Mikenas Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Rasulov | Draws | Talibov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasulov with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Talibov with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Rasulov | Draws | Talibov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Rasulov | Draws | Talibov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Shiroghlan Talibov | Vugar Rasulov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2. Uluslararası Pamukkale Açık Satranç Turnuvası | Category A |
| Jun 2026 | Vugar Rasulov | Shiroghlan Talibov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Sheki Open 2026 | Group A |
| Jun 2026 | Vugar Rasulov | Shiroghlan Talibov | * | King's Pawn Game | Sheki Open 2026 | Group B |
| Apr 2025 | Vugar Rasulov | Shiroghlan Talibov | 0-1 | Torre Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Vugar Rasulov | Shiroghlan Talibov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 78th ch-AZE Prelim |
| Jan 2024 | Shiroghlan Talibov | Vugar Rasulov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Baku Jafarov Memorial |
| Oct 2023 | Vugar Rasulov | Shiroghlan Talibov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Shiroghlan Talibov | Vugar Rasulov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Baku White Rook Cup |
| Dec 2022 | Shiroghlan Talibov | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Vugar Rasulov | Shiroghlan Talibov | 1-0 | English Opening | Nakhchivan Sunday GM 05 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vugar Rasulov and Shiroghlan Talibov?
In 10 recorded games, Vugar Rasulov has 2 wins, Shiroghlan Talibov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Vugar Rasulov and Shiroghlan Talibov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from May 2022 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Vugar Rasulov and Shiroghlan Talibov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Mikenas Variation (1 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.