Larry Christiansen vs Kamran Shirazi
GM Larry Christiansen (2563) · IM Kamran Shirazi (2199)
Larry Christiansen and Kamran Shirazi have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1981 and the most recent in Jan 1989. Christiansen leads 7 wins to 0, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Christiansen | Draws | Shirazi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christiansen with White | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Shirazi with White | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Christiansen | Draws | Shirazi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Christiansen | Draws | Shirazi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Larry Christiansen | Kamran Shirazi | 1-0 | Indian Defense | New York Open |
| Jan 1986 | Larry Christiansen | Kamran Shirazi | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| Jan 1986 | Kamran Shirazi | Larry Christiansen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 87th US Open |
| Jan 1985 | Larry Christiansen | Kamran Shirazi | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | USA |
| Jan 1985 | Larry Christiansen | Kamran Shirazi | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| Jan 1985 | Kamran Shirazi | Larry Christiansen | 0-1 | Orangutan opening | Herman Steiner Memorial |
| Jan 1985 | Kamran Shirazi | Larry Christiansen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | New York Open |
| Jan 1984 | Kamran Shirazi | Larry Christiansen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| Jan 1983 | Larry Christiansen | Kamran Shirazi | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | ch-USA |
| Jan 1981 | Kamran Shirazi | Larry Christiansen | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | 82nd US Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Larry Christiansen and Kamran Shirazi?
In 10 recorded games, Larry Christiansen has 7 wins, Kamran Shirazi has 0 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Larry Christiansen and Kamran Shirazi played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1981 to Jan 1989.
What openings do Larry Christiansen and Kamran Shirazi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.