Alexei Shirov vs Daniil Dubov
GM Alexei Shirov (2601) · GM Daniil Dubov (2652)
Alexei Shirov and Daniil Dubov have played 23 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2013 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Shirov leads 6 wins to 6, with 11 draws (52% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Semi-Slav Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shirov | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirov with White | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Dubov with White | 14 | 2 | 8 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shirov | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| Classical | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shirov | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B34 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Daniil Dubov | A Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Jul 2024 | Daniil Dubov | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2021 | Daniil Dubov | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2021 | Daniil Dubov | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2020 | Daniil Dubov | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2019 | Alexei Shirov | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Alexei Shirov | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Moscow Nutcracker Rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Daniil Dubov | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Moscow Nutcracker Rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Daniil Dubov | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Moscow Nutcracker |
| Dec 2014 | Daniil Dubov | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Moscow Nutcracker rap |
| Dec 2014 | Alexei Shirov | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Moscow Nutcracker rap |
| Dec 2014 | Alexei Shirov | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Moscow Nutcracker |
| Dec 2013 | Alexei Shirov | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Moscow Generations Match Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Daniil Dubov | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Moscow Generations Match |
| Dec 2013 | Daniil Dubov | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Moscow Generations Match Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Alexei Shirov | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Moscow Generations Match |
| Dec 2013 | Daniil Dubov | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Moscow Generations Match |
| Dec 2013 | Alexei Shirov | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Moscow Generations Match |
| Dec 2013 | Daniil Dubov | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Moscow Generations Match |
| Dec 2013 | Alexei Shirov | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Moscow Generations Match |
| Dec 2013 | Daniil Dubov | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Moscow Generations Match Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Alexei Shirov | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Moscow Generations Match Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexei Shirov and Daniil Dubov?
In 23 recorded games, Alexei Shirov has 6 wins, Daniil Dubov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Alexei Shirov and Daniil Dubov played each other?
Our database records 23 games between them, from Dec 2013 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Alexei Shirov and Daniil Dubov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Semi-Slav Defense (4 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.