Alexei Shirov vs Axel Bachmann
GM Alexei Shirov (2601) · GM Axel Bachmann (2582)
Alexei Shirov and Axel Bachmann have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2012 and the most recent in Jun 2020. Shirov leads 6 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (87% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shirov | Draws | Bachmann |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirov with White | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Bachmann with White | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shirov | Draws | Bachmann |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shirov | Draws | Bachmann |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Alexei Shirov | Axel Bachmann | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | Iberoamericano Chess24 |
| Jun 2020 | Alexei Shirov | Axel Bachmann | 1-0 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Iberoamericano Chess24 |
| Jun 2020 | Alexei Shirov | Axel Bachmann | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Iberoamericano Chess24 |
| Jun 2020 | Axel Bachmann | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Iberoamericano Chess24 |
| Jun 2020 | Axel Bachmann | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Iberoamericano Chess24 |
| Jun 2020 | Axel Bachmann | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Iberoamericano Chess24 |
| Jun 2020 | Axel Bachmann | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Iberoamericano Chess24 |
| Jun 2020 | Axel Bachmann | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Iberoamericano Chess24 |
| Jun 2020 | Alexei Shirov | Axel Bachmann | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | Iberoamericano Chess24 |
| Jun 2020 | Axel Bachmann | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Iberoamericano Chess24 |
| Jun 2020 | Axel Bachmann | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Iberoamericano Chess24 |
| Jun 2020 | Alexei Shirov | Axel Bachmann | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez | Iberoamericano Chess24 |
| Jun 2020 | Alexei Shirov | Axel Bachmann | 1-0 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Iberoamericano Chess24 |
| Jan 2017 | Axel Bachmann | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | King's Indian Attack | 3rd Florianopolis Open |
| Sep 2012 | Axel Bachmann | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Olympiad-40 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexei Shirov and Axel Bachmann?
In 15 recorded games, Alexei Shirov has 6 wins, Axel Bachmann has 7 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Alexei Shirov and Axel Bachmann played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Sep 2012 to Jun 2020.
What openings do Alexei Shirov and Axel Bachmann play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.