Alexei Shirov vs Vladimir Akopian

GM Alexei Shirov (2601) · GM Vladimir Akopian (2551)

Shirov wins

draws

Akopian wins

games

Alexei Shirov and Vladimir Akopian have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1986 and the most recent in Oct 2009. Shirov leads 11 wins to 1, with 12 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.

Results by color

Split	Games	Shirov	Draws	Akopian
Shirov with White	13	9	4	0
Akopian with White	11	2	8	1

Results by time format

Format	Games	Shirov	Draws	Akopian
Classical	24	11	12	1

Openings in their games

ECO	Opening	Games	Shirov	Draws
B58	Sicilian	2	0	2
D45	Slav Defense	2	2	0
B30	Sicilian: Rossolimo	1	1	0
B81	Sicilian: Scheveningen	1	1	0
B96	Sicilian: Najdorf	1	0	1
C07	French: Tarrasch Variation	1	1	0
C13	French: Classical Variation	1	1	0
A45	Trompowsky Attack	1	0	1

All games

Date	White	Black	Result	Opening	Event
Oct 2009	Vladimir Akopian	Alexei Shirov	1/2-1/2	Queen's Gambit Accepted	25th EU-Cup
Dec 2007	Alexei Shirov	Vladimir Akopian	1/2-1/2	Sicilian: Najdorf	FIDE World Cup
Dec 2007	Vladimir Akopian	Alexei Shirov	0-1	Sicilian: Rossolimo	FIDE World Cup
Sep 2007	Alexei Shirov	Vladimir Akopian	1-0	Ruy Lopez: Closed	Karlsbad Czech Coal
Jan 2004	Alexei Shirov	Vladimir Akopian	1/2-1/2	Ruy Lopez: Closed	Corus
Sep 2002	Alexei Shirov	Vladimir Akopian	1-0	French: Classical Variation	18th EU-Cup
Jun 2000	Alexei Shirov	Vladimir Akopian	1-0	French: Winawer Variation	Merida
Jun 2000	Vladimir Akopian	Alexei Shirov	0-1	French: Tarrasch Variation	Merida
Dec 1997	Alexei Shirov	Vladimir Akopian	1-0	Sicilian: Scheveningen	FIDE-Wch k.o.
Dec 1997	Vladimir Akopian	Alexei Shirov	1/2-1/2	Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense	FIDE-Wch k.o.
May 1997	Vladimir Akopian	Alexei Shirov	1/2-1/2	English Opening	6th Madrid Magistral
Jan 1996	Vladimir Akopian	Alexei Shirov	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	Koop Tjuchem
Mar 1995	Alexei Shirov	Vladimir Akopian	1-0	Petrov's Defense	13th Linares
Jan 1995	Vladimir Akopian	Alexei Shirov	1/2-1/2	Sicilian	Leon
Jan 1993	Alexei Shirov	Vladimir Akopian	1-0	Slav Defense	16th Interzonal
Jan 1993	Vladimir Akopian	Alexei Shirov	1/2-1/2	Queen's Pawn Game	Hoogovens Open
Jan 1992	Alexei Shirov	Vladimir Akopian	1-0	Slav Defense	Oakham YM
Jan 1990	Vladimir Akopian	Alexei Shirov	1/2-1/2	King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation	Wch U20
Jan 1989	Alexei Shirov	Vladimir Akopian	1-0	Indian Defense	ch-URS U26
Jan 1989	Alexei Shirov	Vladimir Akopian	1/2-1/2	King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation	URS-sf
Jan 1989	Vladimir Akopian	Alexei Shirov	1/2-1/2	Sicilian	chT-URS U20
Jan 1988	Alexei Shirov	Vladimir Akopian	1-0	King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation	Borjomi U20
Jan 1988	Vladimir Akopian	Alexei Shirov	1-0	Slav Defense	URS
Jan 1986	Alexei Shirov	Vladimir Akopian	1/2-1/2	Trompowsky Attack	SochiJ B

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Alexei Shirov and Vladimir Akopian?

In 24 recorded games, Alexei Shirov has 11 wins, Vladimir Akopian has 1 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.

How many times have Alexei Shirov and Vladimir Akopian played each other?

Our database records 24 games between them, from Jan 1986 to Oct 2009.

What openings do Alexei Shirov and Vladimir Akopian play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.