Alexei Shirov vs Grigoriy Oparin
GM Alexei Shirov (2601) · GM Grigoriy Oparin (2643)
Alexei Shirov and Grigoriy Oparin have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2013 and the most recent in Mar 2025. Shirov leads 4 wins to 4, with 10 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shirov | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirov with White | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| Oparin with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shirov | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Classical | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Rapid | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shirov | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | G Oparin | A Shirov | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | A Shirov | G Oparin | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Alexei Shirov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2021 | Alexei Shirov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Dec 2020 | Alexei Shirov | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2017 | Grigoriy Oparin | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Moscow Nutcracker Rapid |
| Dec 2017 | Alexei Shirov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Moscow Nutcracker Rapid |
| Dec 2017 | Alexei Shirov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Moscow Nutcracker |
| Dec 2016 | Alexei Shirov | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Moscow Nutcracker Playoff |
| Dec 2016 | Grigoriy Oparin | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Moscow Nutcracker Playoff |
| Dec 2016 | Grigoriy Oparin | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Moscow Nutcracker Rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Alexei Shirov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Moscow Nutcracker Rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Alexei Shirov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Moscow Nutcracker |
| Dec 2014 | Grigoriy Oparin | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Moscow Nutcracker rap |
| Dec 2014 | Alexei Shirov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Moscow Nutcracker rap |
| Dec 2014 | Alexei Shirov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Moscow Nutcracker |
| Mar 2014 | Alexei Shirov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Latvian Railway Open |
| Jan 2013 | Alexei Shirov | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11th Gibraltar Masters |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexei Shirov and Grigoriy Oparin?
In 18 recorded games, Alexei Shirov has 4 wins, Grigoriy Oparin has 4 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Alexei Shirov and Grigoriy Oparin played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jan 2013 to Mar 2025.
What openings do Alexei Shirov and Grigoriy Oparin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.