Alexei Shirov vs David Paravyan
GM Alexei Shirov (2601) · GM David Paravyan (2584)
Alexei Shirov and David Paravyan have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2018 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Shirov leads 5 wins to 4, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shirov | Draws | Paravyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirov with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Paravyan with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shirov | Draws | Paravyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shirov | Draws | Paravyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | David Paravyan | A Shirov | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Alexei Shirov | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | David Paravyan | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | David Paravyan | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | David Paravyan | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Alexei Shirov | David Paravyan | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Alexei Shirov | David Paravyan | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2021 | David Paravyan | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2021 | David Paravyan | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2019 | Alexei Shirov | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Wch Rapid |
| Mar 2019 | Alexei Shirov | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1st Prague Challengers |
| Aug 2018 | Alexei Shirov | David Paravyan | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | St Petersburg Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexei Shirov and David Paravyan?
In 12 recorded games, Alexei Shirov has 5 wins, David Paravyan has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Alexei Shirov and David Paravyan played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Aug 2018 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Alexei Shirov and David Paravyan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.