Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Aleksandr Shimanov
GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2508) · GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581)
Alexandra Kosteniuk and Aleksandr Shimanov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2021 and the most recent in Mar 2025. Kosteniuk leads 2 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Shimanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosteniuk with White | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Shimanov with White | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Shimanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Shimanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B20 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C20 | Portuguese Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Gunderam Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Portuguese Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2021 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Owen Defense | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Alexandra Kosteniuk and Aleksandr Shimanov?
In 11 recorded games, Alexandra Kosteniuk has 2 wins, Aleksandr Shimanov has 9 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Alexandra Kosteniuk and Aleksandr Shimanov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Feb 2021 to Mar 2025.
What openings do Alexandra Kosteniuk and Aleksandr Shimanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games), followed by the Owen Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.