Aleksandr Shimanov vs Daniil Dubov
GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581) · GM Daniil Dubov (2652)
Aleksandr Shimanov and Daniil Dubov have played 23 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2009 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Shimanov leads 4 wins to 14 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (78% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimanov with White | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Dubov with White | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 16 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| Classical | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B70 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C09 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Daniil Dubov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | World Rapid 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Daniil Dubov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Aeroflot Open A |
| Oct 2024 | Daniil Dubov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Catalan | Levitov Chess 50k |
| Nov 2020 | Daniil Dubov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2017 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | 70th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Feb 2014 | Daniil Dubov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Minsk Bronstein Memorial Open |
| Jun 2013 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 66th ch-RUS Higher League |
| May 2009 | Daniil Dubov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | World Youth Stars 7th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandr Shimanov and Daniil Dubov?
In 23 recorded games, Aleksandr Shimanov has 4 wins, Daniil Dubov has 14 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Aleksandr Shimanov and Daniil Dubov played each other?
Our database records 23 games between them, from May 2009 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Aleksandr Shimanov and Daniil Dubov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.