Aleksandr Shimanov vs Alireza Firouzja
GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581) · GM Alireza Firouzja (2749)
Aleksandr Shimanov and Alireza Firouzja have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2020 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Shimanov leads 0 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimanov with White | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Firouzja with White | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 0 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandr Shimanov and Alireza Firouzja?
In 10 recorded games, Aleksandr Shimanov has 0 wins, Alireza Firouzja has 9 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Aleksandr Shimanov and Alireza Firouzja played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Feb 2020 to Nov 2025.
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.