Gregory Kaidanov vs Alexander Shabalov
GM Gregory Kaidanov (2492) · GM Alexander Shabalov (2428)
8
Kaidanov wins
13
draws
9
Shabalov wins
30
games
Gregory Kaidanov and Alexander Shabalov have played 30 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1992 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Kaidanov leads 8 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 13 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kaidanov | Draws | Shabalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaidanov with White | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Shabalov with White | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kaidanov | Draws | Shabalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 23 | 5 | 11 | 7 |
| Blitz | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kaidanov | Draws | Shabalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Alexander Shabalov | Gregory Kaidanov | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | ch-USA Seniors |
| Nov 2024 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Shabalov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 32nd World Senior 50+ |
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Shabalov | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-USA Seniors |
| Jul 2023 | Alexander Shabalov | Gregory Kaidanov | 0-1 | Italian Game | ch-USA Seniors |
| Jul 2022 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Shabalov | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-USA Seniors |
| Jul 2021 | Alexander Shabalov | Gregory Kaidanov | 0-1 | Scotch Game | ch-USA Seniors |
| Oct 2020 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | USA-ch Seniors 50 |
| Jul 2019 | Alexander Shabalov | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | USA-ch Seniors 50 |
| May 2015 | Alexander Shabalov | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 11th American Continental |
| Oct 2012 | Alexander Shabalov | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | American Continental playoff 08th |
| Apr 2012 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Philadelphia Open 6th |
| Apr 2011 | Alexander Shabalov | Gregory Kaidanov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | ch-USA Gr-B |
| May 2010 | Alexander Shabalov | Gregory Kaidanov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-USA |
| May 2007 | Alexander Shabalov | Gregory Kaidanov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | ch-USA |
| May 2003 | Alexander Shabalov | Gregory Kaidanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chicago Open 12th |
| Jan 2003 | Alexander Shabalov | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| Mar 2002 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Foxwoods Open 04th |
| Feb 2002 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Open |
| Nov 2001 | Alexander Shabalov | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Nov 2001 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Shabalov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Oct 2000 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-USA |
| Aug 1997 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-USA G2 |
| Jan 1997 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Shabalov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | 25th World Open |
| Jan 1996 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-USA |
| Jan 1995 | Alexander Shabalov | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Chicago Open |
| Jan 1994 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Shabalov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | ch-USA |
| Jan 1993 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-USA |
| Jan 1993 | Alexander Shabalov | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | New York Hudson |
| Jan 1993 | Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | New York Open |
| Jan 1992 | Alexander Shabalov | Gregory Kaidanov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 20th World Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gregory Kaidanov and Alexander Shabalov?
In 30 recorded games, Gregory Kaidanov has 8 wins, Alexander Shabalov has 9 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Gregory Kaidanov and Alexander Shabalov played each other?
Our database records 30 games between them, from Jan 1992 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Gregory Kaidanov and Alexander Shabalov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.