Aleksandr Shimanov vs Yangyi Yu
GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581) · GM Yangyi Yu (2706)
Aleksandr Shimanov and Yangyi Yu have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2008 and the most recent in Feb 2025. Shimanov leads 4 wins to 3, with 6 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 71 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimanov with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Yu with White | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B34 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Yangyi Yu | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Chessable Masters Play-In |
| Jan 2024 | Yangyi Yu | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Dec 2023 | Yangyi Yu | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Attack | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game | Aimchess Play In Match |
| Jun 2023 | Yangyi Yu | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Aimchess Play In Match |
| Jun 2023 | Yangyi Yu | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | Aimchess Play In Match |
| May 2023 | Yangyi Yu | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Yangyi Yu | 1-0 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Yangyi Yu | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Feb 2018 | Yangyi Yu | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | PRO League Stage |
| Jul 2008 | Yangyi Yu | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3rd Moscow Dvorkovich Cup U16 |
| Jul 2008 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Yangyi Yu | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 3rd Moscow Dvorkovich Cup U16 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandr Shimanov and Yangyi Yu?
In 13 recorded games, Aleksandr Shimanov has 4 wins, Yangyi Yu has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Aleksandr Shimanov and Yangyi Yu played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jul 2008 to Feb 2025.
What openings do Aleksandr Shimanov and Yangyi Yu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.