Alexei Shirov vs Pentala Harikrishna
GM Alexei Shirov (2601) · GM Pentala Harikrishna (2655)
Alexei Shirov and Pentala Harikrishna have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2006 and the most recent in Mar 2025. Shirov leads 2 wins to 1, with 7 draws (30% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shirov | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirov with White | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Harikrishna with White | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shirov | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shirov | Draws | Harikrishna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Pentala Harikrishna | A Shirov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2022 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Feb 2022 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Berlin FIDE GP 1 Pool-D |
| Feb 2022 | Alexei Shirov | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Berlin FIDE GP 1 Pool-D |
| Dec 2018 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2016 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | chT-AUT 1617 |
| Aug 2010 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Aug 2010 | Alexei Shirov | Pentala Harikrishna | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Sep 2006 | Pentala Harikrishna | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | chT-ESP Honor Gp2 |
| Jun 2006 | Alexei Shirov | Pentala Harikrishna | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Foros Aerosvit |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexei Shirov and Pentala Harikrishna?
In 10 recorded games, Alexei Shirov has 2 wins, Pentala Harikrishna has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Alexei Shirov and Pentala Harikrishna played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jun 2006 to Mar 2025.
What openings do Alexei Shirov and Pentala Harikrishna play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the French: Classical Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.