Alexei Shirov vs Kiril Georgiev
GM Alexei Shirov (2601) · GM Kiril Georgiev (2525)
Alexei Shirov and Kiril Georgiev have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1992 and the most recent in Aug 2020. Shirov leads 4 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (59% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shirov | Draws | Georgiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirov with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Georgiev with White | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shirov | Draws | Georgiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shirov | Draws | Georgiev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Kiril Georgiev | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Online Olym Div2 C |
| Oct 2009 | Alexei Shirov | Kiril Georgiev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 25th EU-Cup |
| Oct 2008 | Kiril Georgiev | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 24th EU-Cup |
| May 2007 | Kiril Georgiev | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-RUS 14th |
| Jan 2005 | Kiril Georgiev | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Gibraltar Masters |
| May 2002 | Alexei Shirov | Kiril Georgiev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Sarajevo Bosnia 32nd |
| Apr 2002 | Alexei Shirov | Kiril Georgiev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE GP+ |
| Apr 2002 | Alexei Shirov | Kiril Georgiev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | FIDE GP+ |
| Apr 2002 | Kiril Georgiev | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | FIDE GP+ |
| Apr 2002 | Kiril Georgiev | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | FIDE GP+ |
| May 2000 | Kiril Georgiev | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 30th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Nov 1997 | Alexei Shirov | Kiril Georgiev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Belgrade Investbank |
| Aug 1997 | Kiril Georgiev | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Villarrobledo Open |
| Jan 1994 | Kiril Georgiev | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Pardubice |
| Jun 1992 | Alexei Shirov | Kiril Georgiev | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Olympiad-30 |
| Jan 1992 | Alexei Shirov | Kiril Georgiev | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Biel |
| Jan 1992 | Kiril Georgiev | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Biel |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Alexei Shirov and Kiril Georgiev?
In 17 recorded games, Alexei Shirov has 4 wins, Kiril Georgiev has 6 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Alexei Shirov and Kiril Georgiev played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jan 1992 to Aug 2020.
What openings do Alexei Shirov and Kiril Georgiev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.