Aleksandr Shimanov vs Vladislav Kovalev
GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581) · GM Vladislav Kovalev (2565)
Aleksandr Shimanov and Vladislav Kovalev have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2008 and the most recent in May 2025. Shimanov leads 10 wins to 1, with 4 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimanov with White | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Kovalev with White | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Blitz | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B27 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Vladislav Kovalev | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Vladislav Kovalev | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Owen Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Oct 2023 | Vladislav Kovalev | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Speed Chess Q2 |
| Aug 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk24 Swiss |
| Sep 2017 | Vladislav Kovalev | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Saint Louis Fall A |
| May 2013 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | 14th ch-EUR |
| Aug 2012 | Vladislav Kovalev | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 51st Wch U20 |
| May 2009 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Italian Game | World Youth Stars 7th |
| Nov 2008 | Vladislav Kovalev | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6th World Youth Stars |
| Jul 2008 | Vladislav Kovalev | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3rd Moscow Dvorkovich Cup U16 |
| Jul 2008 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3rd Moscow Dvorkovich Cup U16 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandr Shimanov and Vladislav Kovalev?
In 15 recorded games, Aleksandr Shimanov has 10 wins, Vladislav Kovalev has 1 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Aleksandr Shimanov and Vladislav Kovalev played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jul 2008 to May 2025.
What openings do Aleksandr Shimanov and Vladislav Kovalev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.