Alexei Shirov vs Arkadij Naiditsch
GM Alexei Shirov (2601) · GM Arkadij Naiditsch (2574)
Alexei Shirov and Arkadij Naiditsch have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2006 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Shirov leads 6 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (87% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shirov | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirov with White | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Naiditsch with White | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shirov | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shirov | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Arkadij Naiditsch | A Shirov | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | 28th Hoogeveen Crown |
| Oct 2025 | A Shirov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 28th Hoogeveen Crown |
| Oct 2025 | A Shirov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 25th European Teams |
| Sep 2023 | Alexei Shirov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Oct 2021 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Sep 2020 | Alexei Shirov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Oct 2012 | Alexei Shirov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 28th EU-Cup |
| Mar 2012 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Trzcianka Dziedzic Memorial 2nd |
| Nov 2011 | Alexei Shirov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Jul 2009 | Alexei Shirov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Villarrobledo Open 24th |
| Jun 2009 | Alexei Shirov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | Catalan | 10th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Nov 2008 | Alexei Shirov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Olympiad-38 |
| Oct 2007 | Alexei Shirov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | 23rd EU-Cup |
| Mar 2007 | Alexei Shirov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Bundesliga 2006-07 |
| Apr 2006 | Alexei Shirov | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13th chT-RUS |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexei Shirov and Arkadij Naiditsch?
In 15 recorded games, Alexei Shirov has 6 wins, Arkadij Naiditsch has 7 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Alexei Shirov and Arkadij Naiditsch played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Apr 2006 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Alexei Shirov and Arkadij Naiditsch play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.