Aleksandr Shimanov vs Alireza Firouzja
GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2578) · GM Alireza Firouzja (2757)
Aleksandr Shimanov and Alireza Firouzja have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2020 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Shimanov leads 0 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimanov with White | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Firouzja with White | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 |
| Nov 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Sep 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | ChessKid Cup Play In |
| Oct 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | PRO League KO Stage |
| Feb 2020 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | PRO League Stage |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandr Shimanov and Alireza Firouzja?
In 11 recorded games, Aleksandr Shimanov has 0 wins, Alireza Firouzja has 9 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Aleksandr Shimanov and Alireza Firouzja played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Feb 2020 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Aleksandr Shimanov and Alireza Firouzja play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.