Alexei Shirov vs Evgeny Alekseev
GM Alexei Shirov (2601) · GM Evgeny Alekseev (2500)
Alexei Shirov and Evgeny Alekseev have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2007 and the most recent in Jul 2019. Shirov leads 3 wins to 1, with 8 draws (33% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shirov | Draws | Alekseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirov with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Alekseev with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shirov | Draws | Alekseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shirov | Draws | Alekseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B84 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Alexei Shirov | Evgeny Alekseev | 0-1 | Sicilian | Riga Tal Memorial Rapid |
| May 2018 | Alexei Shirov | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | chT-RUS 25th |
| May 2017 | Evgeny Alekseev | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 24th chT-RUS |
| Jan 2017 | Alexei Shirov | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 26th Keres Memorial Rapid |
| Sep 2013 | Evgeny Alekseev | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | St Petersburg Summer Rapid |
| Oct 2011 | Alexei Shirov | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Saratov Governor's Cup |
| May 2011 | Alexei Shirov | Evgeny Alekseev | 1-0 | King's Gambit | 3rd Lublin |
| Apr 2009 | Evgeny Alekseev | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16th chT-RUS |
| Aug 2008 | Alexei Shirov | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial 3rd |
| Jun 2008 | Evgeny Alekseev | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Foros Aerosvit 3rd |
| Nov 2007 | Evgeny Alekseev | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | 2nd Moscow Tal Memorial |
| Feb 2007 | Evgeny Alekseev | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | Bundesliga 2006-07 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexei Shirov and Evgeny Alekseev?
In 12 recorded games, Alexei Shirov has 3 wins, Evgeny Alekseev has 1 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Alexei Shirov and Evgeny Alekseev played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Feb 2007 to Jul 2019.
What openings do Alexei Shirov and Evgeny Alekseev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (1 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.