Larry Christiansen vs Alexander Shabalov
GM Larry Christiansen (2563) · GM Alexander Shabalov (2428)
Larry Christiansen and Alexander Shabalov have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1993 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Christiansen leads 7 wins to 6, with 5 draws (72% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (1 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Christiansen | Draws | Shabalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christiansen with White | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Shabalov with White | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Christiansen | Draws | Shabalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Blitz | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Christiansen | Draws | Shabalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B77 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C09 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Alexander Shabalov | Larry Christiansen | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-USA Seniors |
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Shabalov | Larry Christiansen | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | ch-USA Seniors |
| Jul 2022 | Larry Christiansen | Alexander Shabalov | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-USA Seniors Playoff |
| Jul 2022 | Larry Christiansen | Alexander Shabalov | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | ch-USA Seniors |
| Jul 2021 | Alexander Shabalov | Larry Christiansen | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-USA Seniors |
| Oct 2020 | Alexander Shabalov | Larry Christiansen | 1-0 | Philidor | USA-ch Seniors 50 |
| Jul 2019 | Alexander Shabalov | Larry Christiansen | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | USA-ch Seniors 50 |
| Apr 2011 | Larry Christiansen | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-USA Gr-B |
| May 2010 | Alexander Shabalov | Larry Christiansen | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| May 2009 | Larry Christiansen | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | ch-USA |
| Jan 2003 | Alexander Shabalov | Larry Christiansen | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Bermuda-A |
| Jan 2002 | Alexander Shabalov | Larry Christiansen | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| Sep 2000 | Larry Christiansen | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Aug 1999 | Larry Christiansen | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-USA Gr-A |
| Nov 1998 | Alexander Shabalov | Larry Christiansen | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-USA Gr-A |
| Jan 1996 | Alexander Shabalov | Larry Christiansen | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Jan 1994 | Alexander Shabalov | Larry Christiansen | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Jan 1993 | Larry Christiansen | Alexander Shabalov | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-USA |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Larry Christiansen and Alexander Shabalov?
In 18 recorded games, Larry Christiansen has 7 wins, Alexander Shabalov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Larry Christiansen and Alexander Shabalov played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jan 1993 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Larry Christiansen and Alexander Shabalov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (1 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.