Alexei Shirov vs Rustam Kasimdzhanov
GM Alexei Shirov (2601) · GM Rustam Kasimdzhanov (2665)
Alexei Shirov and Rustam Kasimdzhanov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1999 and the most recent in Nov 2009. Shirov leads 4 wins to 4, with 6 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shirov | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirov with White | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Kasimdzhanov with White | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shirov | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shirov | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B62 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | chT-ESP Div Honor |
| Nov 2007 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2007 | Alexei Shirov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2nd Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2006 | Alexei Shirov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 22nd EU-Cup |
| Jan 2006 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Keres Memorial Rapid |
| Jun 2005 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 18th Leon |
| Jun 2005 | Alexei Shirov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18th Leon |
| Jun 2005 | Alexei Shirov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18th Leon |
| Jun 2005 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18th Leon |
| Oct 2004 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Olympiad-36 |
| Feb 2004 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Bundesliga 2003-04 |
| May 2003 | Alexei Shirov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 33rd Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Feb 2001 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Bundesliga 2000-01 |
| Jan 1999 | Alexei Shirov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Hoogovens |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexei Shirov and Rustam Kasimdzhanov?
In 14 recorded games, Alexei Shirov has 4 wins, Rustam Kasimdzhanov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Alexei Shirov and Rustam Kasimdzhanov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 1999 to Nov 2009.
What openings do Alexei Shirov and Rustam Kasimdzhanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.