Alexei Shirov vs Alexander G Beliavsky
GM Alexei Shirov (2601) · GM Alexander G Beliavsky (2416)
Alexei Shirov and Alexander G Beliavsky have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1992 and the most recent in Nov 2016. Shirov leads 4 wins to 4, with 9 draws (47% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shirov | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirov with White | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Beliavsky with White | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shirov | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 3 | 9 | 4 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shirov | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 17th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Sep 2016 | Alexei Shirov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Olympiad-42 |
| Nov 2007 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | 16th chT-EU |
| Mar 2000 | Alexei Shirov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Bundesliga 1999-00 |
| Jul 1998 | Alexei Shirov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 26th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Nov 1997 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Belgrade Investbank |
| May 1997 | Alexei Shirov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | 6th Madrid Magistral |
| Oct 1996 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Olympiad-32 |
| Sep 1996 | Alexei Shirov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | EU-Cup 12th Group 4 |
| Dec 1995 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | EU-Cup 11th Final |
| Mar 1995 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 13th Linares |
| Jan 1995 | Alexei Shirov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Belgrade Investbank |
| Jan 1994 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Linares 12th |
| Jan 1993 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Groningen PCA |
| Jan 1993 | Alexei Shirov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 11th Linares |
| Jan 1992 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Biel |
| Jan 1992 | Alexei Shirov | Alexander G Beliavsky | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Biel |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Alexei Shirov and Alexander G Beliavsky?
In 17 recorded games, Alexei Shirov has 4 wins, Alexander G Beliavsky has 4 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Alexei Shirov and Alexander G Beliavsky played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jan 1992 to Nov 2016.
What openings do Alexei Shirov and Alexander G Beliavsky play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.