Daniel Shapiro vs Nikolai Vlassov
FM Daniel Shapiro (2255) · IM Nikolai Vlassov (2322)
Daniel Shapiro and Nikolai Vlassov have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2021 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Shapiro leads 2 wins to 14 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Alapin (4 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shapiro | Draws | Vlassov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shapiro with White | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Vlassov with White | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shapiro | Draws | Vlassov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 16 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shapiro | Draws | Vlassov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | Hippopotamus Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Nikolai Vlassov | Daniel Shapiro | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Daniel Shapiro | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2025 | Daniel Shapiro | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Daniel Shapiro | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | Colle System | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | Daniel Shapiro | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Nikolai Vlassov | Daniel Shapiro | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2024 | Daniel Shapiro | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Nikolai Vlassov | Daniel Shapiro | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2023 | Nikolai Vlassov | Daniel Shapiro | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Daniel Shapiro | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Nikolai Vlassov | Daniel Shapiro | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Nikolai Vlassov | Daniel Shapiro | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Daniel Shapiro | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2021 | Nikolai Vlassov | Daniel Shapiro | 1-0 | Hippopotamus Defense | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2021 | Nikolai Vlassov | Daniel Shapiro | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Speed Chess GP2 |
| Jun 2021 | Daniel Shapiro | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Daniel Shapiro and Nikolai Vlassov?
In 16 recorded games, Daniel Shapiro has 2 wins, Nikolai Vlassov has 14 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Daniel Shapiro and Nikolai Vlassov played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jun 2021 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Daniel Shapiro and Nikolai Vlassov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Alapin (4 games), followed by the Indian Defense (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.