Alexei Shirov vs Eduardas Rozentalis
GM Alexei Shirov (2601) · GM Eduardas Rozentalis (2446)
Alexei Shirov and Eduardas Rozentalis have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1988 and the most recent in Dec 2012. Shirov leads 3 wins to 2, with 7 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Alapin (4 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shirov | Draws | Rozentalis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirov with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Rozentalis with White | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shirov | Draws | Rozentalis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shirov | Draws | Rozentalis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Eduardas Rozentalis | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-EU rapid |
| Jan 2004 | Eduardas Rozentalis | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Keres Memorial Rapid |
| Oct 1999 | Alexei Shirov | Eduardas Rozentalis | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Bundesliga 1999-00 |
| Nov 1997 | Alexei Shirov | Eduardas Rozentalis | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Bundesliga 1997-98 |
| Sep 1996 | Eduardas Rozentalis | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Olympiad-32 |
| Jan 1994 | Eduardas Rozentalis | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | North Bay Open |
| Jan 1993 | Alexei Shirov | Eduardas Rozentalis | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Tilburg |
| Jan 1993 | Eduardas Rozentalis | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Tilburg |
| Jun 1992 | Eduardas Rozentalis | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Olympiad-30 |
| Jan 1989 | Eduardas Rozentalis | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | URS-sf |
| Jan 1989 | Eduardas Rozentalis | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-URS U26 |
| Jan 1988 | Alexei Shirov | Eduardas Rozentalis | 0-1 | Réti Opening | ch-URS FL56 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Alexei Shirov and Eduardas Rozentalis?
In 12 recorded games, Alexei Shirov has 3 wins, Eduardas Rozentalis has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Alexei Shirov and Eduardas Rozentalis played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1988 to Dec 2012.
What openings do Alexei Shirov and Eduardas Rozentalis play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Alapin (4 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.