Alexander Shabalov vs Hannes Stefansson
GM Alexander Shabalov (2428) · GM Hannes Stefansson (2419)
Alexander Shabalov and Hannes Stefansson have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1991 and the most recent in Oct 2015. Shabalov leads 4 wins to 3, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shabalov | Draws | Stefansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabalov with White | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Stefansson with White | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shabalov | Draws | Stefansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Blitz | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shabalov | Draws | Stefansson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Hannes Stefansson | Alexander Shabalov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2008 | Alexander Shabalov | Hannes Stefansson | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1st WMSG Blitz Team |
| Jul 2004 | Alexander Shabalov | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Liepajas Rokade |
| Jan 2001 | Hannes Stefansson | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Elbow Beach Club Open A |
| Jan 2001 | Alexander Shabalov | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Elbow Beach Club Open A |
| Jul 1997 | Alexander Shabalov | Hannes Stefansson | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Canadian Open |
| Jan 1994 | Alexander Shabalov | Hannes Stefansson | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Tilburg |
| Jan 1994 | Alexander Shabalov | Hannes Stefansson | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Reykjavik Open |
| Jan 1994 | Hannes Stefansson | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | Tilburg |
| Jan 1991 | Alexander Shabalov | Hannes Stefansson | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | Gausdal Int |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Shabalov and Hannes Stefansson?
In 10 recorded games, Alexander Shabalov has 4 wins, Hannes Stefansson has 3 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Alexander Shabalov and Hannes Stefansson played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1991 to Oct 2015.
What openings do Alexander Shabalov and Hannes Stefansson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (1 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.