Aleksandr Shimanov vs Volodar Murzin
GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581) · GM Volodar Murzin (2650)
Aleksandr Shimanov and Volodar Murzin have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2019 and the most recent in Feb 2025. Shimanov leads 2 wins to 2, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 58 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimanov with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Murzin with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Volodar Murzin | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game | Chessable Masters Play-In |
| Jul 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Volodar Murzin | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Julius Baer Play In |
| Jan 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Volodar Murzin | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Volodar Murzin | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2021 | Volodar Murzin | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | EU-Cup Online Play-C |
| Mar 2021 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Volodar Murzin | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2020 | Volodar Murzin | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2020 | Volodar Murzin | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2019 | Volodar Murzin | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | RUS Top 16 rapid GP |
| Jun 2019 | Volodar Murzin | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 72nd ch-RUS Higher League |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandr Shimanov and Volodar Murzin?
In 10 recorded games, Aleksandr Shimanov has 2 wins, Volodar Murzin has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Aleksandr Shimanov and Volodar Murzin played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jun 2019 to Feb 2025.
What openings do Aleksandr Shimanov and Volodar Murzin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.