Dmitry Gurevich vs Alexander Shabalov
GM Dmitry Gurevich (2324) · GM Alexander Shabalov (2428)
Dmitry Gurevich and Alexander Shabalov have played 26 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1993 and the most recent in Jul 2023. Gurevich leads 6 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 12 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Shabalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurevich with White | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Shabalov with White | 11 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Shabalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 23 | 6 | 10 | 6 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Shabalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A32 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Dmitry Gurevich | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-USA Seniors |
| Jul 2022 | Alexander Shabalov | Dmitry Gurevich | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-USA Seniors Playoff |
| Jul 2022 | Alexander Shabalov | Dmitry Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | ch-USA Seniors |
| Oct 2020 | Alexander Shabalov | Dmitry Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | USA-ch Seniors 50 |
| Dec 2010 | Dmitry Gurevich | Alexander Shabalov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 20th North American Open |
| Oct 2010 | Dmitry Gurevich | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | ch-Continental Class |
| Aug 2010 | Alexander Shabalov | Dmitry Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 111th US Open |
| Aug 2009 | Alexander Shabalov | Dmitry Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 110th US Open |
| May 2008 | Dmitry Gurevich | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | Catalan | 17th Chicago Open |
| May 2008 | Dmitry Gurevich | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-USA |
| May 2007 | Dmitry Gurevich | Alexander Shabalov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-USA |
| Apr 2006 | Dmitry Gurevich | Alexander Shabalov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Foxwoods Open 08th |
| Dec 2004 | Alexander Shabalov | Dmitry Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| Jun 2004 | Alexander Shabalov | Dmitry Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Las Vegas National Open |
| Sep 2003 | Dmitry Gurevich | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Levy Memorial |
| Jan 2003 | Dmitry Gurevich | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| Oct 2000 | Alexander Shabalov | Dmitry Gurevich | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Aug 1999 | Alexander Shabalov | Dmitry Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-USA Gr-A |
| Nov 1998 | Dmitry Gurevich | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-USA Gr-A |
| Mar 1998 | Alexander Shabalov | Dmitry Gurevich | 1-0 | English Opening | New York Open |
| Aug 1997 | Dmitry Gurevich | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-USA G2 |
| Jan 1996 | Dmitry Gurevich | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Chicago US Masters |
| Jan 1996 | Dmitry Gurevich | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | English Defense | ch-USA |
| Jan 1995 | Alexander Shabalov | Dmitry Gurevich | * | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Chicago Open |
| Jan 1994 | Dmitry Gurevich | Alexander Shabalov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-USA |
| Jan 1993 | Dmitry Gurevich | Alexander Shabalov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-USA |
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What is the head-to-head score between Dmitry Gurevich and Alexander Shabalov?
In 26 recorded games, Dmitry Gurevich has 6 wins, Alexander Shabalov has 7 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Dmitry Gurevich and Alexander Shabalov played each other?
Our database records 26 games between them, from Jan 1993 to Jul 2023.
What openings do Dmitry Gurevich and Alexander Shabalov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.