Alexei Shirov vs Teimour Radjabov
GM Alexei Shirov (2601) · GM Teimour Radjabov (2689)
Alexei Shirov and Teimour Radjabov have played 25 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2002 and the most recent in Feb 2024. Shirov leads 6 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 11 draws (56% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shirov | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirov with White | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Radjabov with White | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shirov | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Rapid | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shirov | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2013 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | World Cup ACP |
| Sep 2013 | Alexei Shirov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | World Cup ACP |
| Jun 2009 | Alexei Shirov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3rd Bazna Kings |
| Jun 2009 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 3rd Bazna Kings |
| May 2009 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | AZE-The World Match |
| May 2009 | Alexei Shirov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | AZE-The World Match |
| Mar 2008 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Morelia/Linares 25th |
| Feb 2008 | Alexei Shirov | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Morelia/Linares 25th |
| Jul 2007 | Alexei Shirov | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | Odessa Pivdenny Bank |
| Jan 2007 | Alexei Shirov | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Corus |
| May 2006 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | Olympiad-37 |
| Oct 2004 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Olympiad-36 |
| Jun 2004 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 17th Leon |
| Jun 2004 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 17th Leon |
| Jun 2004 | Alexei Shirov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | 17th Leon |
| Jun 2004 | Alexei Shirov | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17th Leon |
| Jun 2004 | Alexei Shirov | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 17th Leon |
| Jun 2004 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 17th Leon |
| Mar 2004 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 21st Linares |
| Feb 2004 | Alexei Shirov | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21st Linares |
| Jan 2004 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Keres Memorial Rapid |
| May 2003 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 33rd Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Jan 2003 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Corus |
| May 2002 | Teimour Radjabov | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Sarajevo Bosnia 32nd |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexei Shirov and Teimour Radjabov?
In 25 recorded games, Alexei Shirov has 6 wins, Teimour Radjabov has 8 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Alexei Shirov and Teimour Radjabov played each other?
Our database records 25 games between them, from May 2002 to Feb 2024.
What openings do Alexei Shirov and Teimour Radjabov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.