Aleksandr Shimanov vs Samvel Ter-Sahakyan
GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581) · GM Samvel Ter-Sahakyan (2613)
Aleksandr Shimanov and Samvel Ter-Sahakyan have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2008 and the most recent in Feb 2024. Shimanov leads 2 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Alapin (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Ter-Sahakyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimanov with White | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Ter-Sahakyan with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Ter-Sahakyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Classical | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Ter-Sahakyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B83 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez | Chessable Masters Div 2 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Chessable Masters Div 2 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chessable Masters Div 2 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Chessable Masters Div 2 Win |
| Aug 2023 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Speed Chess Q1 Sw |
| May 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Olympic Esports Prelims |
| May 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Olympic Esports Prelims |
| May 2023 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Olympic Esports Prelims |
| Dec 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2010 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Wch U18 |
| May 2010 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 8th World Youth Stars |
| Aug 2008 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7th World U16 ol |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandr Shimanov and Samvel Ter-Sahakyan?
In 12 recorded games, Aleksandr Shimanov has 2 wins, Samvel Ter-Sahakyan has 6 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Aleksandr Shimanov and Samvel Ter-Sahakyan played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Aug 2008 to Feb 2024.
What openings do Aleksandr Shimanov and Samvel Ter-Sahakyan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Alapin (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.