Gata Kamsky vs Aleksandr Shimanov
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581)
Gata Kamsky and Aleksandr Shimanov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2013 and the most recent in Apr 2024. Kamsky leads 6 wins to 3, with 5 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Shimanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Shimanov with White | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Shimanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Shimanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | Speed Chess Q1 |
| Sep 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2021 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Speed Chess GP3 |
| Aug 2017 | Gata Kamsky | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | St Petersburg Rapid |
| Aug 2016 | Gata Kamsky | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | US Masters Open |
| Oct 2015 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Las Vegas Millionaire Open |
| Aug 2013 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Scotch Game | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Gata Kamsky | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | King's Gambit | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Gata Kamsky | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | FIDE World Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Aleksandr Shimanov?
In 14 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 6 wins, Aleksandr Shimanov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Aleksandr Shimanov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Aug 2013 to Apr 2024.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Aleksandr Shimanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.