Aleksandr Shimanov vs Vasif Durarbayli
GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581) · GM Vasif Durarbayli (2611)
Aleksandr Shimanov and Vasif Durarbayli have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2008 and the most recent in Oct 2024. Shimanov leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Durarbayli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimanov with White | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Durarbayli with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Durarbayli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Durarbayli |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Vasif Durarbayli | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Owen Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Vasif Durarbayli | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2019 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Vasif Durarbayli | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 13th Foxwoods Open |
| Dec 2016 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Vasif Durarbayli | 1/2-1/2 | Budapest Defense | Carlos Torre Memorial Open 28th |
| Dec 2016 | Vasif Durarbayli | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2014 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Vasif Durarbayli | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | 12th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A |
| Feb 2014 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Vasif Durarbayli | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Minsk Bronstein Memorial Open |
| Jul 2012 | Vasif Durarbayli | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | chT-TUR |
| Aug 2011 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Vasif Durarbayli | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | 50th Wch U20 |
| Oct 2008 | Vasif Durarbayli | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Wch U16 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandr Shimanov and Vasif Durarbayli?
In 11 recorded games, Aleksandr Shimanov has 2 wins, Vasif Durarbayli has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Aleksandr Shimanov and Vasif Durarbayli played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 2008 to Oct 2024.
What openings do Aleksandr Shimanov and Vasif Durarbayli play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.