Igor Novikov vs Aleksandr Shneider
GM Igor Novikov (2475) · GM Aleksandr Shneider (2443)
Igor Novikov and Aleksandr Shneider have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in May 1982 and the most recent in Nov 1998. Novikov leads 0 wins to 1 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (9% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (7 games). The average game between them lasted 23 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Novikov | Draws | Shneider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novikov with White | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Shneider with White | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Novikov | Draws | Shneider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Novikov | Draws | Shneider |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1998 | Igor Novikov | Aleksandr Shneider | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Donetzk zt |
| Jan 1993 | Igor Novikov | Aleksandr Shneider | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Cattolica Open |
| Jan 1990 | Igor Novikov | Aleksandr Shneider | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-URS 57 |
| Jan 1989 | Aleksandr Shneider | Igor Novikov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-Ukraine |
| Jan 1987 | Aleksandr Shneider | Igor Novikov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-URS U26 |
| Jan 1986 | Igor Novikov | Aleksandr Shneider | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-UKR |
| Jan 1986 | Aleksandr Shneider | Igor Novikov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Lvov International |
| Jan 1985 | Igor Novikov | Aleksandr Shneider | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-URS U26 |
| Jan 1984 | Aleksandr Shneider | Igor Novikov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-URS U26 |
| Feb 1983 | Igor Novikov | Aleksandr Shneider | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-URS U26 |
| May 1982 | Aleksandr Shneider | Igor Novikov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-UKR51 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Igor Novikov and Aleksandr Shneider?
In 11 recorded games, Igor Novikov has 0 wins, Aleksandr Shneider has 1 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Igor Novikov and Aleksandr Shneider played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from May 1982 to Nov 1998.
What openings do Igor Novikov and Aleksandr Shneider play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (7 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.