Alexander Shabalov vs Ilia Smirin
GM Alexander Shabalov (2428) · GM Ilia Smirin (2568)
Alexander Shabalov and Ilia Smirin have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1984 and the most recent in Dec 2016. Shabalov leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shabalov | Draws | Smirin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabalov with White | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Smirin with White | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shabalov | Draws | Smirin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shabalov | Draws | Smirin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B63 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B65 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Alexander Shabalov | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | Sicilian | 8th London Classic Super rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Ilia Smirin | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 8th London Classic Open |
| Apr 2006 | Alexander Shabalov | Ilia Smirin | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Foxwoods Open 08th |
| Mar 2005 | Alexander Shabalov | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 7th Foxwoods Open |
| Jul 2000 | Alexander Shabalov | Ilia Smirin | 0-1 | Sicilian | Continental Open 45' |
| Mar 1998 | Alexander Shabalov | Ilia Smirin | 0-1 | Sicilian | New York Open |
| Jan 1997 | Alexander Shabalov | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | 25th World Open |
| Jan 1997 | Alexander Shabalov | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Los Angeles |
| Jun 1992 | Alexander Shabalov | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | Sicilian | Olympiad-30 |
| Jan 1990 | Alexander Shabalov | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 18th World Open |
| Jan 1988 | Ilia Smirin | Alexander Shabalov | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Vilnius |
| Jan 1984 | Alexander Shabalov | Ilia Smirin | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | ch-URS U18 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Shabalov and Ilia Smirin?
In 12 recorded games, Alexander Shabalov has 3 wins, Ilia Smirin has 5 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Alexander Shabalov and Ilia Smirin played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1984 to Dec 2016.
What openings do Alexander Shabalov and Ilia Smirin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Pirc Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.