Alex Yermolinsky vs Alexander Shabalov
GM Alex Yermolinsky (2363) · GM Alexander Shabalov (2428)
Alex Yermolinsky and Alexander Shabalov have played 30 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1986 and the most recent in Jul 2021. Yermolinsky leads 8 wins to 3, with 19 draws (37% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (3 games). The average game between them lasted 27 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Yermolinsky | Draws | Shabalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yermolinsky with White | 20 | 6 | 13 | 1 |
| Shabalov with White | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Yermolinsky | Draws | Shabalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 26 | 6 | 17 | 3 |
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Yermolinsky | Draws | Shabalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A04 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-USA Seniors |
| May 2021 | Alexander Shabalov | Alex Yermolinsky | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1st Mexico City Fenamac GM |
| Oct 2020 | Alexander Shabalov | Alex Yermolinsky | 1-0 | Center Game | USA-ch Seniors 50 |
| Jul 2019 | Alexander Shabalov | Alex Yermolinsky | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | USA-ch Seniors 50 |
| May 2015 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | 11th American Continental |
| Oct 2013 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open |
| May 2008 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-USA |
| Dec 2006 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 16th North American Open |
| Jan 2002 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| Aug 2001 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 1st American Continental |
| Sep 2000 | Alexander Shabalov | Alex Yermolinsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Aug 2000 | Alexander Shabalov | Alex Yermolinsky | 0-1 | Sicilian | US Open-101 |
| Apr 2000 | Alexander Shabalov | Alex Yermolinsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | San Francisco Masters Open |
| Aug 1999 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | ch-USA Gr-A |
| Apr 1999 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | 1st Foxwoods Open |
| Jan 1999 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-Eastern Class 8th |
| Jan 1998 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | Italian Game | ch-EASTERN Class 7th |
| Jan 1998 | Alexander Shabalov | Alex Yermolinsky | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Los Angeles |
| Jan 1998 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | USA |
| Jan 1996 | Alexander Shabalov | Alex Yermolinsky | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Chicago US Masters |
| Jan 1996 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | ch-USA |
| Jan 1995 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Mid America Class Open |
| Jan 1994 | Alexander Shabalov | Alex Yermolinsky | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-USA |
| Jan 1994 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-USA playoff |
| Jan 1994 | Alexander Shabalov | Alex Yermolinsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | North Bay Open |
| Jan 1993 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | King's Island |
| Jan 1993 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | New York Hudson |
| Jan 1993 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | US Open-94 |
| Jan 1993 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Jan 1986 | Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Shabalov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | URS |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alex Yermolinsky and Alexander Shabalov?
In 30 recorded games, Alex Yermolinsky has 8 wins, Alexander Shabalov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 19 times.
How many times have Alex Yermolinsky and Alexander Shabalov played each other?
Our database records 30 games between them, from Jan 1986 to Jul 2021.
What openings do Alex Yermolinsky and Alexander Shabalov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (3 games), followed by the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.