Aleksandr Shimanov vs Denis Lazavik
GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581) · GM Denis Lazavik (2621)
Aleksandr Shimanov and Denis Lazavik have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2020 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Shimanov leads 3 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimanov with White | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Lazavik with White | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A64 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Pool B |
| Feb 2026 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | French Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | TCh-RUS Blitz 2024 |
| Jul 2024 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Denis Lazavik | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ChessKid Cup Play In |
| Jul 2022 | Denis Lazavik | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2021 | Denis Lazavik | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| Jun 2020 | Denis Lazavik | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandr Shimanov and Denis Lazavik?
In 17 recorded games, Aleksandr Shimanov has 3 wins, Denis Lazavik has 9 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Aleksandr Shimanov and Denis Lazavik played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jun 2020 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Aleksandr Shimanov and Denis Lazavik play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.