Aleksandr Shimanov vs Matthias Bluebaum
GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2694)
Aleksandr Shimanov and Matthias Bluebaum have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2019 and the most recent in May 2026. Shimanov leads 12 wins to 10, with 2 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimanov with White | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 |
| Bluebaum with White | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 24 | 12 | 2 | 10 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tuesday |
| Sep 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue |
| May 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Speed Chess Q2 Sw |
| Jul 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | English Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2020 | Matthias Bluebaum | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Hungarian Opening | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Matthias Bluebaum | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Matthias Bluebaum | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | English Opening | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | London System | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Matthias Bluebaum | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Mar 2020 | Matthias Bluebaum | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Catalan | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup |
| Dec 2019 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandr Shimanov and Matthias Bluebaum?
In 24 recorded games, Aleksandr Shimanov has 12 wins, Matthias Bluebaum has 10 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Aleksandr Shimanov and Matthias Bluebaum played each other?
Our database records 24 games between them, from Dec 2019 to May 2026.
What openings do Aleksandr Shimanov and Matthias Bluebaum play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.