Aleksandr Shimanov vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581) · GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723)
Aleksandr Shimanov and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2017 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Shimanov leads 4 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimanov with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Mamedyarov with White | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D27 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E12 | English Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | World Rapid 2024 |
| Dec 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Wch Blitz |
| May 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | ChessKid Cup Play In |
| Apr 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Speed Chess Q1 |
| Mar 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | English Defense | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2021 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2020 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2018 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | PRO League Stage |
| Mar 2017 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | PRO League KO Stage |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandr Shimanov and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
In 10 recorded games, Aleksandr Shimanov has 4 wins, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Aleksandr Shimanov and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Mar 2017 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Aleksandr Shimanov and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games), followed by the Trompowsky Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.