Alexei Shirov vs Evgeniy Sveshnikov
GM Alexei Shirov (2601) · Evgeniy Sveshnikov
Alexei Shirov and Evgeniy Sveshnikov have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1990 and the most recent in Nov 2020. Shirov leads 11 wins to 0, with 6 draws (65% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Alapin (6 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shirov | Draws | Sveshnikov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirov with White | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Sveshnikov with White | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shirov | Draws | Sveshnikov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Classical | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shirov | Draws | Sveshnikov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Mikhail Tal Blitz |
| Jan 2020 | Alexei Shirov | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1-0 | Catalan | Riga Shirov&Maskacha Rapid |
| Jan 2017 | Alexei Shirov | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26th Keres Memorial Rapid |
| Mar 2016 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Vladimir Petrov Memorial Open |
| Mar 2015 | Alexei Shirov | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Vladimir Petrov Memorial Open |
| Sep 2014 | Alexei Shirov | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Riga Rapid m |
| Sep 2014 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Riga Rapid m |
| Sep 2014 | Alexei Shirov | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Riga Rapid m |
| Sep 2014 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Riga Rapid m |
| Sep 2014 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | Riga Rapid m |
| Sep 2014 | Alexei Shirov | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Riga Rapid m |
| Jan 2013 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Keres Memorial rap 22nd |
| Jun 2012 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | chT-LAT Higher League |
| Nov 2011 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 18th chT-EU |
| Jan 2004 | Alexei Shirov | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Keres Memorial Rapid |
| Jan 2000 | Alexei Shirov | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Keres Memorial |
| Jan 1990 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Val Maubuee Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexei Shirov and Evgeniy Sveshnikov?
In 17 recorded games, Alexei Shirov has 11 wins, Evgeniy Sveshnikov has 0 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Alexei Shirov and Evgeniy Sveshnikov played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jan 1990 to Nov 2020.
What openings do Alexei Shirov and Evgeniy Sveshnikov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Alapin (6 games), followed by the Sicilian (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.