Gata Kamsky vs Alexander Shabalov
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Alexander Shabalov (2428)
Gata Kamsky and Alexander Shabalov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1993 and the most recent in Apr 2017. Kamsky leads 4 wins to 1, with 9 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Torre Attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Shabalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Shabalov with White | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Shabalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Shabalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Alexander Shabalov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-USA |
| Aug 2016 | Alexander Shabalov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | US Masters Open |
| Apr 2016 | Alexander Shabalov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | ch-USA |
| Apr 2014 | Alexander Shabalov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8th Philadelphia Open |
| May 2013 | Gata Kamsky | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-USA |
| Jul 2012 | Alexander Shabalov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 1st Washington Open |
| Jul 2010 | Alexander Shabalov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 38th World Open |
| May 2010 | Gata Kamsky | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | ch-USA |
| Apr 2010 | Gata Kamsky | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | Philadelphia Open |
| Jul 2009 | Gata Kamsky | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | London System | 37th World Open |
| Apr 2007 | Alexander Shabalov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 9th Foxwoods Open |
| Mar 2006 | Gata Kamsky | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | ch-USA GpB |
| Feb 2005 | Alexander Shabalov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 132nd New York Masters |
| Jan 1993 | Alexander Shabalov | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-USA |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Alexander Shabalov?
In 14 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 4 wins, Alexander Shabalov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Alexander Shabalov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 1993 to Apr 2017.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Alexander Shabalov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Torre Attack (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.