Alexander Shabalov vs Vladimir Epishin
GM Alexander Shabalov (2428) · GM Vladimir Epishin (2265)
Alexander Shabalov and Vladimir Epishin have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1988 and the most recent in May 2005. Shabalov leads 1 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 25 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shabalov | Draws | Epishin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabalov with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Epishin with White | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shabalov | Draws | Epishin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shabalov | Draws | Epishin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Vladimir Epishin | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | English Defense | CCA-ICC Open |
| Aug 1999 | Alexander Shabalov | Vladimir Epishin | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | MK Cafe Cup A |
| Jan 1997 | Alexander Shabalov | Vladimir Epishin | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | New York Open |
| Jan 1993 | Alexander Shabalov | Vladimir Epishin | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Tilburg |
| Jan 1993 | Vladimir Epishin | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Tilburg |
| Jan 1991 | Vladimir Epishin | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-URS58 |
| Jan 1990 | Alexander Shabalov | Vladimir Epishin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | Groningen Open |
| Jan 1990 | Vladimir Epishin | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | ch-URS U26 |
| Jan 1989 | Vladimir Epishin | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-URS U26 |
| Jan 1988 | Alexander Shabalov | Vladimir Epishin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Vilnius |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Shabalov and Vladimir Epishin?
In 10 recorded games, Alexander Shabalov has 1 wins, Vladimir Epishin has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Alexander Shabalov and Vladimir Epishin played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1988 to May 2005.
What openings do Alexander Shabalov and Vladimir Epishin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games), followed by the Dutch Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.