Aleksandr Shimanov vs Stelios Halkias
GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581) · GM Stelios Halkias (2498)
Aleksandr Shimanov and Stelios Halkias have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2010 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Shimanov leads 5 wins to 2, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 57 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Halkias |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimanov with White | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Halkias with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Halkias |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Halkias |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Stelios Halkias | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Stelios Halkias | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Stelios Halkias | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2024 | Stelios Halkias | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Stelios Halkias | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2023 | Stelios Halkias | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Stelios Halkias | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Stelios Halkias | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2010 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Stelios Halkias | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 29th ch-EU blitz |
| Dec 2010 | Stelios Halkias | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 29th ch-EU blitz |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandr Shimanov and Stelios Halkias?
In 10 recorded games, Aleksandr Shimanov has 5 wins, Stelios Halkias has 2 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Aleksandr Shimanov and Stelios Halkias played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2010 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Aleksandr Shimanov and Stelios Halkias play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.