Aleksandr Shimanov vs Andrey Esipenko
GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581) · GM Andrey Esipenko (2678)
Aleksandr Shimanov and Andrey Esipenko have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2021 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Shimanov leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimanov with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Esipenko with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game | World Rapid 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Classic Play-In |
| Mar 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Aeroflot Open A |
| Nov 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Andrey Esipenko | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Catalan | Speed Chess Q2 Sw |
| May 2021 | Andrey Esipenko | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | FIDE World Cup Europe Hybrid Qual |
| May 2021 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | FIDE World Cup Europe Hybrid Qual |
| May 2021 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup Europe Hybrid Qual |
| May 2021 | Andrey Esipenko | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | FIDE World Cup Europe Hybrid Qual |
| May 2021 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup Europe Hybrid Qual |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandr Shimanov and Andrey Esipenko?
In 12 recorded games, Aleksandr Shimanov has 3 wins, Andrey Esipenko has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Aleksandr Shimanov and Andrey Esipenko played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from May 2021 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Aleksandr Shimanov and Andrey Esipenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the French: Winawer Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.