Alexander Shabalov vs Alexander Goldin
GM Alexander Shabalov (2421) · GM Alexander Goldin (2514)
Alexander Shabalov and Alexander Goldin have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1987 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Shabalov leads 4 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (56% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shabalov | Draws | Goldin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabalov with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Goldin with White | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shabalov | Draws | Goldin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shabalov | Draws | Goldin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A39 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Shabalov,A | Goldin,A | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-USA Seniors 2026 |
| Jul 2025 | A Goldin | Alexander Shabalov | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-USA Seniors |
| Oct 2020 | Alexander Shabalov | Alexander Goldin | 1-0 | English Opening | USA-ch Seniors 50 |
| Jul 2019 | Alexander Goldin | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | USA-ch Seniors 50 |
| Oct 2012 | Alexander Shabalov | Alexander Goldin | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Bahamas Open |
| Mar 2005 | Alexander Goldin | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 7th Foxwoods Open |
| Aug 2001 | Alexander Goldin | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1st American Continental |
| Nov 2000 | Alexander Goldin | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 31st Philadelphia National Congress |
| Nov 1999 | Alexander Goldin | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 30th Philadelphia National Congress |
| Jul 1998 | Alexander Goldin | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 26th World Open |
| Jan 1995 | Alexander Goldin | Alexander Shabalov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Chicago Open |
| Jan 1993 | Alexander Shabalov | Alexander Goldin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | New York Hudson |
| Jan 1991 | Alexander Shabalov | Alexander Goldin | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 19th World Open |
| Sep 1988 | Alexander Shabalov | Alexander Goldin | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1st URS Club Cup |
| Jan 1988 | Alexander Goldin | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Vilnius |
| Jan 1987 | Alexander Goldin | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-URS Army |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Shabalov and Alexander Goldin?
In 16 recorded games, Alexander Shabalov has 4 wins, Alexander Goldin has 5 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Alexander Shabalov and Alexander Goldin played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jan 1987 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Alexander Shabalov and Alexander Goldin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.