Kaido Kulaots vs Andrei Shishkov
GM Kaido Kulaots (2459) · IM Andrei Shishkov (2353)
Kaido Kulaots and Andrei Shishkov have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1996 and the most recent in May 2025. Kulaots leads 12 wins to 1, with 4 draws (76% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kulaots | Draws | Shishkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kulaots with White | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Shishkov with White | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kulaots | Draws | Shishkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kulaots | Draws | Shishkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Kaido Kulaots | Andrei Shishkov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Coop Saaremaa Rapid |
| Jul 2022 | Andrei Shishkov | Kaido Kulaots | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Viljandi Valgmae Memorial |
| Feb 2021 | Kaido Kulaots | Andrei Shishkov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Eesti Masters |
| Feb 2021 | Andrei Shishkov | Kaido Kulaots | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Eesti Masters |
| Aug 2020 | Andrei Shishkov | Kaido Kulaots | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-EST |
| Jul 2020 | Andrei Shishkov | Kaido Kulaots | 1/2-1/2 | Anti-Grünfeld | 54th Viljandi Raud Memorial |
| Jul 2015 | Andrei Shishkov | Kaido Kulaots | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 49th Viljandi Raud Mem |
| Jul 2014 | Andrei Shishkov | Kaido Kulaots | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 48th Viljandi Raud Memorial |
| Jan 2014 | Andrei Shishkov | Kaido Kulaots | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Keres Memorial Rapid Qualifier 23rd |
| Jul 2013 | Andrei Shishkov | Kaido Kulaots | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 47th Viljandi Raud Memorial |
| Feb 2010 | Andrei Shishkov | Kaido Kulaots | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Keres Memorial |
| Feb 2009 | Kaido Kulaots | Andrei Shishkov | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | ch-EST |
| Apr 2008 | Kaido Kulaots | Andrei Shishkov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-EST |
| Jan 2000 | Andrei Shishkov | Kaido Kulaots | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Tallinn Open |
| Feb 1999 | Kaido Kulaots | Andrei Shishkov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-EST |
| Jan 1999 | Andrei Shishkov | Kaido Kulaots | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Parnu Open |
| Jan 1996 | Andrei Shishkov | Kaido Kulaots | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-EST |
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What is the head-to-head score between Kaido Kulaots and Andrei Shishkov?
In 17 recorded games, Kaido Kulaots has 12 wins, Andrei Shishkov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Kaido Kulaots and Andrei Shishkov played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jan 1996 to May 2025.
What openings do Kaido Kulaots and Andrei Shishkov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.