Alexei Shirov vs Christopher Lutz
GM Alexei Shirov (2601) · GM Christopher Lutz (2517)
Alexei Shirov and Christopher Lutz have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1990 and the most recent in Jul 2002. Shirov leads 6 wins to 1, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shirov | Draws | Lutz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirov with White | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Lutz with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shirov | Draws | Lutz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shirov | Draws | Lutz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B66 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D96 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2002 | Alexei Shirov | Christopher Lutz | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Candidates Tournament Gp 1 |
| Jul 2002 | Christopher Lutz | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Candidates Tournament Gp 1 |
| Oct 2001 | Alexei Shirov | Christopher Lutz | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Bundesliga 2001-02 |
| Mar 2001 | Alexei Shirov | Christopher Lutz | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Bundesliga 2000-01 |
| Jan 1996 | Christopher Lutz | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess Classics Open |
| Jan 1994 | Alexei Shirov | Christopher Lutz | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Horgen CS |
| Jan 1993 | Alexei Shirov | Christopher Lutz | 1-0 | Sicilian | Munich SKA |
| Jan 1992 | Christopher Lutz | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Bundesliga 1992-93 |
| Jan 1992 | Alexei Shirov | Christopher Lutz | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Bundesliga 1991-92 |
| Jan 1990 | Christopher Lutz | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Wch U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexei Shirov and Christopher Lutz?
In 10 recorded games, Alexei Shirov has 6 wins, Christopher Lutz has 1 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Alexei Shirov and Christopher Lutz played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1990 to Jul 2002.
What openings do Alexei Shirov and Christopher Lutz play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Taimanov (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.