Alexei Shirov vs Emil Sutovsky
GM Alexei Shirov (2601) · GM Emil Sutovsky (2592)
Alexei Shirov and Emil Sutovsky have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 1996 and the most recent in Sep 2015. Shirov leads 2 wins to 1, with 7 draws (30% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shirov | Draws | Sutovsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirov with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Sutovsky with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shirov | Draws | Sutovsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shirov | Draws | Sutovsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Emil Sutovsky | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16th Poikovsky Karpov |
| May 2014 | Alexei Shirov | Emil Sutovsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Poikovsky Karpov 15th |
| Oct 2009 | Alexei Shirov | Emil Sutovsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17th chT-EU |
| Jun 2009 | Alexei Shirov | Emil Sutovsky | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Oct 2008 | Alexei Shirov | Emil Sutovsky | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 24th EU-Cup |
| Jul 2008 | Emil Sutovsky | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Poikovsky Karpov 09th |
| Oct 2007 | Emil Sutovsky | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | 23rd EU-Cup |
| Feb 2005 | Emil Sutovsky | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Gibraltar Masters |
| Mar 2003 | Alexei Shirov | Emil Sutovsky | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Reykjavik Edda Rapid |
| Oct 1996 | Alexei Shirov | Emil Sutovsky | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Tilburg Fontys |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexei Shirov and Emil Sutovsky?
In 10 recorded games, Alexei Shirov has 2 wins, Emil Sutovsky has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Alexei Shirov and Emil Sutovsky played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 1996 to Sep 2015.
What openings do Alexei Shirov and Emil Sutovsky play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the French: Tarrasch Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.