Alexander Shabalov vs Varuzhan Akobian
GM Alexander Shabalov (2428) · GM Varuzhan Akobian (2553)
Alexander Shabalov and Varuzhan Akobian have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2003 and the most recent in Mar 2018. Shabalov leads 4 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Advance Variation (4 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shabalov | Draws | Akobian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabalov with White | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Akobian with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shabalov | Draws | Akobian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shabalov | Draws | Akobian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E16 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Alexander Shabalov | Varuzhan Akobian | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | PRO League KO Stage |
| Apr 2017 | Alexander Shabalov | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-USA |
| Jul 2016 | Alexander Shabalov | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 44th World Open |
| Apr 2016 | Alexander Shabalov | Varuzhan Akobian | 0-1 | Catalan | ch-USA |
| May 2013 | Varuzhan Akobian | Alexander Shabalov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-USA |
| Jul 2009 | Varuzhan Akobian | Alexander Shabalov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | 37th World Open |
| Apr 2009 | Alexander Shabalov | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Foxwoods Open |
| Oct 2008 | Alexander Shabalov | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | 1st WMSG Rapid |
| Dec 2007 | Varuzhan Akobian | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17th North American Open |
| Sep 2007 | Varuzhan Akobian | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Miami Open |
| Oct 2006 | Varuzhan Akobian | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Bellevue Slugfest Open |
| Jul 2004 | Alexander Shabalov | Varuzhan Akobian | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | 32nd World Open |
| Sep 2003 | Alexander Shabalov | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Levy Memorial |
| Jun 2003 | Alexander Shabalov | Varuzhan Akobian | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Vermont CCA Open |
| Jan 2003 | Alexander Shabalov | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | ch-USA |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Shabalov and Varuzhan Akobian?
In 15 recorded games, Alexander Shabalov has 4 wins, Varuzhan Akobian has 6 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Alexander Shabalov and Varuzhan Akobian played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 2003 to Mar 2018.
What openings do Alexander Shabalov and Varuzhan Akobian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Advance Variation (4 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.