Alexei Shirov vs Andrei Volokitin
GM Alexei Shirov (2601) · GM Andrei Volokitin (2617)
Alexei Shirov and Andrei Volokitin have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2002 and the most recent in Jul 2019. Shirov leads 5 wins to 2, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shirov | Draws | Volokitin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirov with White | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Volokitin with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shirov | Draws | Volokitin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shirov | Draws | Volokitin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C24 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Alexei Shirov | Andrei Volokitin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Riga Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Apr 2018 | Alexei Shirov | Andrei Volokitin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Berlin Lasker 150 Blitz Open |
| Apr 2018 | Andrei Volokitin | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Berlin Lasker 150 Blitz Open |
| Apr 2014 | Andrei Volokitin | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 21st chT-RUS |
| Oct 2012 | Alexei Shirov | Andrei Volokitin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28th EU-Cup |
| Apr 2009 | Alexei Shirov | Andrei Volokitin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 16th chT-RUS |
| Jul 2008 | Andrei Volokitin | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Poikovsky Karpov 09th |
| Jun 2008 | Alexei Shirov | Andrei Volokitin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Foros Aerosvit 3rd |
| Jun 2006 | Andrei Volokitin | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Foros Aerosvit |
| Apr 2006 | Alexei Shirov | Andrei Volokitin | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13th chT-RUS |
| May 2005 | Alexei Shirov | Andrei Volokitin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 35th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Sep 2002 | Alexei Shirov | Andrei Volokitin | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 18th EU-Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexei Shirov and Andrei Volokitin?
In 12 recorded games, Alexei Shirov has 5 wins, Andrei Volokitin has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Alexei Shirov and Andrei Volokitin played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Sep 2002 to Jul 2019.
What openings do Alexei Shirov and Andrei Volokitin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.