Alexei Shirov vs Kaido Kulaots
GM Alexei Shirov (2601) · GM Kaido Kulaots (2459)
Alexei Shirov and Kaido Kulaots have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2006 and the most recent in May 2025. Shirov leads 9 wins to 1, with 5 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shirov | Draws | Kulaots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirov with White | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Kulaots with White | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shirov | Draws | Kulaots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shirov | Draws | Kulaots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | A Shirov | Kaido Kulaots | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Coop Saaremaa Rapid |
| Nov 2022 | Alexei Shirov | Kaido Kulaots | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-FIN 2223 |
| Jul 2018 | Kaido Kulaots | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | Viljandi Raud Olympic 52nd |
| Jul 2018 | Alexei Shirov | Kaido Kulaots | 1-0 | Sicilian | Viljandi Raud Olympic 52nd |
| Jul 2018 | Kaido Kulaots | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Viljandi Raud Olympic 52nd |
| Jul 2017 | Alexei Shirov | Kaido Kulaots | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Viljandi Raud Olympic 51st |
| Jul 2017 | Kaido Kulaots | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Viljandi Raud Olympic 51st |
| Mar 2017 | Alexei Shirov | Kaido Kulaots | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-FIN 1617 |
| Nov 2016 | Kaido Kulaots | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | 17th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Nov 2015 | Alexei Shirov | Kaido Kulaots | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16th Puhajarve rap Open |
| Mar 2014 | Kaido Kulaots | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Latvian Railway Open |
| Mar 2014 | Kaido Kulaots | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Sicilian | chT-FIN 1314 |
| Feb 2013 | Kaido Kulaots | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Vladimir Petrov Memorial Open |
| Jan 2012 | Alexei Shirov | Kaido Kulaots | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Keres Memorial Rapid 21st |
| May 2006 | Kaido Kulaots | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Olympiad-37 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Alexei Shirov and Kaido Kulaots?
In 15 recorded games, Alexei Shirov has 9 wins, Kaido Kulaots has 1 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Alexei Shirov and Kaido Kulaots played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from May 2006 to May 2025.
What openings do Alexei Shirov and Kaido Kulaots play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the Grünfeld Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.