Aleksandr Shimanov vs Illya Nyzhnyk
GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581) · GM Illya Nyzhnyk (2527)
Aleksandr Shimanov and Illya Nyzhnyk have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2008 and the most recent in Oct 2023. Shimanov leads 1 wins to 0, with 12 draws (8% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 32 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Nyzhnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimanov with White | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Nyzhnyk with White | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Nyzhnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Blitz | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Nyzhnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B08 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1-0 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2019 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 28th Chicago Open |
| Aug 2018 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2018 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | US Open-119 |
| Jul 2018 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 46th World Open |
| Jun 2018 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2017 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 11th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open |
| May 2017 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Saint Louis Spring C |
| May 2017 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Saint Louis Spring C |
| Oct 2016 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | 10th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open |
| Oct 2015 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open |
| Jul 2011 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | chT-TUR |
| Aug 2008 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Enschede Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandr Shimanov and Illya Nyzhnyk?
In 13 recorded games, Aleksandr Shimanov has 1 wins, Illya Nyzhnyk has 0 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Aleksandr Shimanov and Illya Nyzhnyk played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Aug 2008 to Oct 2023.
What openings do Aleksandr Shimanov and Illya Nyzhnyk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.