Alexei Shirov vs Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli
GM Alexei Shirov (2601) · GM Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli (2582)
Alexei Shirov and Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2014 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Shirov leads 2 wins to 2, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shirov | Draws | Bonelli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirov with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Bonelli with White | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shirov | Draws | Bonelli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shirov | Draws | Bonelli |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Alexei Shirov | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | CE Individual Absoluto Rápido 2026 | Spanish Rapid Championship |
| Dec 2024 | A Shirov | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 89th ch-ESP |
| Aug 2024 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-ESP Blitz |
| Feb 2021 | Alexei Shirov | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10th Salamanca Uni |
| Nov 2014 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Caracas Match |
| Nov 2014 | Alexei Shirov | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Caracas Match |
| Nov 2014 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Caracas Match |
| Nov 2014 | Alexei Shirov | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Caracas Match |
| Nov 2014 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Caracas Match |
| Nov 2014 | Alexei Shirov | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Caracas Match |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexei Shirov and Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli?
In 10 recorded games, Alexei Shirov has 2 wins, Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Alexei Shirov and Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Nov 2014 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Alexei Shirov and Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.