Aleksandr Shimanov vs Quang Liem Le
GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581) · GM Quang Liem Le (2731)
Aleksandr Shimanov and Quang Liem Le have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2013 and the most recent in May 2025. Shimanov leads 4 wins to 4, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Four Knights Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Le |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimanov with White | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Le with White | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Le |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Le |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Quang Liem Le | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Quang Liem Le | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Quang Liem Le | 1-0 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Quang Liem Le | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Quang Liem Le | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk24 Swiss |
| Jul 2022 | Quang Liem Le | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk19 Swiss |
| Jun 2022 | Quang Liem Le | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2018 | Quang Liem Le | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 46th World Open |
| Oct 2016 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Quang Liem Le | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 10th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open |
| Oct 2015 | Quang Liem Le | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 9th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open |
| Feb 2013 | Quang Liem Le | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Rapid Open qual |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandr Shimanov and Quang Liem Le?
In 11 recorded games, Aleksandr Shimanov has 4 wins, Quang Liem Le has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Aleksandr Shimanov and Quang Liem Le played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Feb 2013 to May 2025.
What openings do Aleksandr Shimanov and Quang Liem Le play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Four Knights Game (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.