Aleksandr Shimanov vs Anish Giri
GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581) · GM Anish Giri (2764)
Aleksandr Shimanov and Anish Giri have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2006 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Shimanov leads 4 wins to 4, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimanov with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Giri with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | A Giri | 1-0 | Slav Defense | World Rapid 2025 |
| Jun 2025 | A Giri | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Anish Giri | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Wch Blitz |
| May 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | ChessKid Cup Play In |
| Dec 2022 | Anish Giri | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2020 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2020 | Anish Giri | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | PRO League KO Stage |
| Dec 2019 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2008 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 6th World Youth Stars |
| Aug 2008 | Anish Giri | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Enschede Open |
| Oct 2006 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit | St Petersburg CYSS-2 IM |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandr Shimanov and Anish Giri?
In 11 recorded games, Aleksandr Shimanov has 4 wins, Anish Giri has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Aleksandr Shimanov and Anish Giri played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 2006 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Aleksandr Shimanov and Anish Giri play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (1 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.