Alexei Shirov vs Predrag Nikolic
GM Alexei Shirov (2601) · GM Predrag Nikolic (2551)
Alexei Shirov and Predrag Nikolic have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1990 and the most recent in Oct 2009. Shirov leads 8 wins to 2, with 11 draws (48% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Winawer Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shirov | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirov with White | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Nikolic with White | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shirov | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| Rapid | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shirov | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Predrag Nikolic | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Bundesliga 2009-10 |
| Feb 2008 | Predrag Nikolic | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Bundesliga 2007-08 |
| Apr 2005 | Alexei Shirov | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | chT-FRA Top 16 GpB |
| Mar 2000 | Predrag Nikolic | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 09th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2000 | Alexei Shirov | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | 09th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 1999 | Alexei Shirov | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | 08th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 1999 | Predrag Nikolic | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 08th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 1998 | Predrag Nikolic | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 07th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 1998 | Alexei Shirov | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | 07th Amber Blindfold |
| Feb 1997 | Predrag Nikolic | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 14th Linares |
| Jan 1997 | Alexei Shirov | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 06th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 1997 | Predrag Nikolic | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Amber Blindfold 06th |
| Jan 1996 | Predrag Nikolic | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Amber Blindfold 05th |
| Jan 1996 | Alexei Shirov | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | 05th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 1995 | Predrag Nikolic | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Amber Blindfold 04th |
| Jan 1995 | Alexei Shirov | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | 04th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 1994 | Predrag Nikolic | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Horgen CS |
| Jan 1993 | Alexei Shirov | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Groningen PCA |
| Jan 1993 | Predrag Nikolic | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1993 | Alexei Shirov | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1990 | Alexei Shirov | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 15th Interzonal |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexei Shirov and Predrag Nikolic?
In 21 recorded games, Alexei Shirov has 8 wins, Predrag Nikolic has 2 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Alexei Shirov and Predrag Nikolic played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Jan 1990 to Oct 2009.
What openings do Alexei Shirov and Predrag Nikolic play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Winawer Variation (3 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.