Alexander Shabalov vs Vladimir Akopian
GM Alexander Shabalov (2421) · GM Vladimir Akopian (2562)
Alexander Shabalov and Vladimir Akopian have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1988 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Shabalov leads 3 wins to 3, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Scheveningen (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shabalov | Draws | Akopian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabalov with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Akopian with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shabalov | Draws | Akopian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Classical | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shabalov | Draws | Akopian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Alexander Shabalov | Vladimir Akopian | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-USA Seniors 2026 |
| Jul 2025 | Alexander Shabalov | Vladimir Akopian | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-USA Seniors TB |
| Jul 2025 | Vladimir Akopian | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-USA Seniors |
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Shabalov | Vladimir Akopian | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-USA Seniors |
| Jul 2023 | Alexander Shabalov | Vladimir Akopian | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-USA Seniors |
| Aug 2022 | Alexander Shabalov | Vladimir Akopian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 122nd US Open |
| Jul 2022 | Vladimir Akopian | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-USA Seniors Playoff |
| Jul 2022 | Alexander Shabalov | Vladimir Akopian | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | ch-USA Seniors |
| May 2022 | Vladimir Akopian | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | English Opening | 31st Chicago Open |
| Jan 1990 | Vladimir Akopian | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-URS U26 |
| Jan 1989 | Vladimir Akopian | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | ch-URS U26 |
| Jan 1988 | Vladimir Akopian | Alexander Shabalov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | Vilnius |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Shabalov and Vladimir Akopian?
In 12 recorded games, Alexander Shabalov has 3 wins, Vladimir Akopian has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Alexander Shabalov and Vladimir Akopian played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1988 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Alexander Shabalov and Vladimir Akopian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Scheveningen (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.