Alan Pichot vs Sam Shankland
GM Alan Pichot (2562) · GM Sam Shankland (2658)
Alan Pichot and Sam Shankland have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2020 and the most recent in Aug 2025. Pichot leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (3 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pichot | Draws | Shankland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pichot with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Shankland with White | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pichot | Draws | Shankland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pichot | Draws | Shankland |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Sam Shankland | A Pichot | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Fujairah Global Superstar |
| Dec 2020 | Alan Pichot | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Sebinhoo Inv Online playoff |
| Dec 2020 | Alan Pichot | Sam Shankland | 1-0 | Italian Game | Sebinhoo Inv Online |
| Nov 2020 | Sam Shankland | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Ayelen Invitational |
| Sep 2020 | Sam Shankland | Alan Pichot | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Qual A |
| Sep 2020 | Sam Shankland | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Qual A |
| Sep 2020 | Alan Pichot | Sam Shankland | 0-1 | Scotch Game | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Qual A |
| Sep 2020 | Alan Pichot | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Qual A |
| Sep 2020 | Sam Shankland | Alan Pichot | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Qual A |
| Sep 2020 | Sam Shankland | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | Catalan | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Qual A |
| Sep 2020 | Alan Pichot | Sam Shankland | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Qual A |
| Sep 2020 | Sam Shankland | Alan Pichot | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Qual A |
| Sep 2020 | Alan Pichot | Sam Shankland | 0-1 | Sicilian | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Qual A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alan Pichot and Sam Shankland?
In 13 recorded games, Alan Pichot has 3 wins, Sam Shankland has 6 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Alan Pichot and Sam Shankland played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Sep 2020 to Aug 2025.
What openings do Alan Pichot and Sam Shankland play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (3 games), followed by the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.